A review by tesibria
The Book of the City of Ladies by Christine de Pizan

4.0

Parts I and II were just fabulous and has resulted in a very long list of women about whom I want to read/learn more. Part II ... I guess it was necessary to get the book sold, but the subject matter (praising women who stayed with horribly abusive husbands, who committed suicide upon their husband's death, whose martyrdom is described in excruciating, and more) was a let down after the first two parts. Still, 5 stars for a great book for its time.