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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (26 April 121 - 17 March 180) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD and a Stoic philosopher. He was the last of the rulers known as the Five Good Emperors (a term coined some 13 centuries later by Niccolò Machiavelli), and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an age of relative peace and stability for the Roman Empire lasting from 27 BC to 180 AD. He served as Roman consul in 140, 145, and 161.Marcus Aurelius was born d...

The timeless classic of Stoic philosophy. Written by Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius, Meditations is a classic guidebook for those seeking to live a life of purpose, action, and integrity. This powerful text has guided statesmen, inspired philosophers, and challenged seekers for generations. Readers from every walk of life will find fresh, powerful insight in this essential masterpiece of Stoic thought. With reflections on every ...

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Marcus Aurelius's classic work Meditations is presented in a handsome hardback edition featuring gold embossing and gilded page edges. Meditations is a collection of personal writings and spiritual reflections by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, translated by eminent Classical scholar George Long. His thoughts on how to lead a virtuous life, the importance of tranquillity and his ideas on how to reconcile the challenges of public and private...

In Meditations, now available in this highly designed jacketed hardcover, Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 AD, reflects on the philosophical idea of Stoicism, his day-to-day life, and issues that still plague us all.

The Thoughts of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus - Volume 1 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as an...

The Thoughts of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus - Volume 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1891.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as an...

The philosophical thoughts of Emperor Marcus Aurelius are presented here in a superb reprint, brimming with the intellect and sincerity of the author.Known for his tolerance and benevolence, Marcus Aurelius was the only Emperor to tolerate satire of his own character. As a ruler he was renowned for sound judgment, respected for both his military successes and for his wise, measured governance. Such deeds were derived from his education, a life...

Classic teachings on the art of living by the great Roman emperor, statesman, and general.The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius originally wrote the meditations collected here in the form of a personal journal during his military campaigns in the second century. In them, he reflects with great beauty and simplicity upon the Stoic virtues that lead to a happy life: self-mastery, moral strength, duty to oneself and others, detachment, and acceptance...

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Consistently one of the bestselling books on Ancient Rome and Classical Philosophy.

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (AD 26-180) was Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, the last of the "Five Good Emperors, " and is considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. Also known as the Meditations, Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius set forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy. This volume also includes Cicero's (106 BCE-43 BCE) Essay on Friendship, translated by W, Melmoth

A private book of reflections that is written over a series of years in far-flung places as the author led the Romans in military campaigns, quashed revolts, and dealt with the other tribulations of governing the Empire. Best described as a spiritual journal, it contains a record of the author's philosophical exercises.