Meditations: Marcus Aurelius Antonius The Roman Emperor

by Marcus Aurelius, James Harris (Translator)

From the personal writings of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, Meditations covers the Stoic philosophy and ideas from the roman emperor from 161 AD to 180 AD. The 12 books written by Marcus Aurelius are the building blocks to self improvement and a guide that every reader can use throughout their life.

Marcus Aurelius leaves 12 books that provide insight on building oneself each day, written by an emperor from the Roman empire.

132 pages, Paperback

Published February 2, 2023

About the author

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (often referred to as "the wise") was Emperor of the Roman Empire from 161 to his death in 180. He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors", and is also considered one of the more important Stoic philosophers. His two decades as emperor were marked by near continual warfare. He was faced with a series of invasions from German tribes, and by conflicts with the Parthian Empire in the east. His reign also had to deal with an internal revolt in the east, led by Avidius Cassius.

Marcus Aurelius' work Meditations, written in Greek while on campaign between 170 and 180, is still revered as a literary monument to a government of service and duty and has been praised for its "exquisite accent and its infinite tenderness."