The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus And a Selection from the Letters of Marcus and Fronto |
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| Author:
| Aurelius Antonius, Marcus
Farquharson, A. S. L.
Rutherford, R. B. |
| Introduction by:
| Rutherford, R. B. |
| Series title: | Oxford World's Classics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-283907-7 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1998 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $9.95 |
Book Description:
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Emperor of Rome from 161 to 180 A.D., Marcus Aurelius has long been remembered for his philosophic wisdom and the golden age attributed to his gentle rule. Both a historical document and a spiritual diary, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius provides insight into the mind of this great ruler, revealing him to be clear-headed and serious, yet also disillusioned with his own status and with human activities in general. This up-to-date edition also includes translations of the letters...
More DescriptionEmperor of Rome from 161 to 180 A.D., Marcus Aurelius has long been remembered for his philosophic wisdom and the golden age attributed to his gentle rule. Both a historical document and a spiritual diary, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius provides insight into the mind of this great ruler, revealing him to be clear-headed and serious, yet also disillusioned with his own status and with human activities in general. This up-to-date edition also includes translations of the letters between Marcus and Fronto.