Marcus Aurelius [Greek, Ancient (To 1453)]

by Marcus Aurelius

Book Overview

Stoic musings of a philosopher-emperor at war.

Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180), Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, born at Rome, received training under his guardian and uncle emperor Antoninus Pius (reigned 138-161), who adopted him. He was converted to Stoicism and henceforward studied and practiced philosophy and law. A gentle man, he lived in agreement and collaboration with Antoninus Pius. He married Pius' daughter and succeeded...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: Greek, Ancient (To 1453)
• ISBN: 0674990641
• ISBN13: 9780674990647
• Release Date: January 1916
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.5" x 6.6"