Meditations (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

Meditations (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Hardcover

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Meditations (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

Meditations (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Hardcover

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Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket


In the quiet moments between battles and ruling an empire, a Roman emperor turns inward, seeking wisdom on how to live a life of purpose. Through raw and personal reflections, he wrestles with questions of power, fate, and the pursuit of inner peace. These meditations reveal the struggle to remain virtuous in a chaotic world, offering timeless insights on self-discipline and resilience. With a blend of philosophy and deeply human concerns, his words still resonate with anyone searching for meaning and balance today.


Meditations holds a unique place in history as the personal writings of a Roman emperor, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most powerful figures of the ancient world. Unlike traditional philosophical works, it was never meant for publication, making its insights into Stoic philosophy all the more intimate and authentic. These reflections have not only shaped Western thought but have also endured through centuries as a guide to leadership, ethics, and personal resilience. Marcus Aurelius's musings reveal the timeless human struggle for wisdom and inner peace, influencing generations of thinkers, from early Christians to modern-day philosophers.

ISBN9781998621286
Author Marcus Aurelius
PublisherRevive Classics
GenreLiterature and Philosophy
FormatHardcover
PublishedNovember 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages168
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aelius Aurelius Antoninus (121-180 CE) was adopted by the emperor Antoninus Pius and succeeded him in 161, (as joint emperor with adoptive brother Lucius Verus). The last of the so-called Five Good Emperors, he ruled alone from 169. Presiding over a changing Rome, he spent much of his reign in putting down variou rebellions. Today, he is best-know for his Meditations, a series of reflections, strongly influenced by Epictetus, which cemented his place as one of the greatest Stoic Philosophers. He died in 180 and was succeed by his natural son, thus ending the period of the adoptive emperors. Diskin Clay is Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Duke University and has published widely in the area of Ancient Greek Philosophy. Martin Hammond was Head Master of Tonbridge School and has translated many works of classic literature, including Homer's Iliad for Penguin Classics.

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