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Marcus Aurelius
Philosopher-King
Series: Great Lives of the Ancient World
Brief Description
The moving life and legacy of Rome's great emperor philosopher.This book guides us through the fascinating life and writings of Marcus Aurelius, Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor. Philosopher William O. Stephens explores Marcus's reluctant rise to power, his marriage, and his efforts to mould his son...
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Format: Hardback
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Marcus Aurelius
The gripping life, times, thought and legacy of Stoic emperor Marcus Aurelius.
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Description
The moving life and legacy of Rome's great emperor philosopher.
This book guides us through the fascinating life and writings of Marcus Aurelius, Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor. Philosopher William O. Stephens explores Marcus's reluctant rise to power, his marriage, and his efforts to mould his son into a just successor. He examines Marcus's Stoic tenets as he describes the struggles of dealing with a fifteen-year pandemic, the betrayal of a trusted general, social upheaval centred on a new 'superstition' (Christianity), and how Marcus's determination to stabilise the empire's borders resulted in strife, broken treaties, and protracted wars. This gripping narrative of Marcus's life, times, and thought, as well as his complex legacy will appeal to all those interested in Roman history.
Series: Great Lives of the Ancient World
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836391166
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 20 illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 232
About the Author
William O. Stephens is professor emeritus of philosophy at Creighton University. His books include Epictetus's Encheiridion: A New Translation and Guide to Stoic Ethics.
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