The Meditations Of The Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Emperor Of Rome Marcus Aurelius

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Double 9 Books
01 May 2025

European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Spiritualism; Family & relationships; Chakras, auras & spiritual energy

The meditations of the emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus presents internal reflections shaped by duty, reason, and impermanence. Written privately during moments of solitude, the work enhances a disciplined approach to existence, underscoring how external events remain outside one's control while inner conduct remains a personal responsibility. Through contemplations on transience, suffering, and the nature of virtue, the text builds a practice of self-governance centered on rational thought and moral clarity. It examines how individuals might live in harmony with a greater order by resisting distraction, tempering desire, and relinquishing complaint. The work embraces the idea that adversity and fortune alike are transient and that equanimity is achieved through mindful perspective. It explores the burdens of power and public life, using philosophical inquiry as both refuge and compass. The meditations act not as argument but as disciplined reminders for anchoring oneself in principle rather than praise or fear. The result is a sustained effort toward composure, service, and reflection in an unstable world, offering timeless guidance on how to live justly and with integrity in the face of inevitable change.

By: Emperor Of Rome Marcus Aurelius
Imprint: Double 9 Books
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 122g
ISBN: 9789371131247
ISBN 10: 9371131241
Pages: 98
Publication Date: 01 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus was born in Rome on April 26, 121 AD to Annius Verus and Domitia Lucilla. Raised in a family of wealth and senatorial rank, he received an education grounded in literature, rhetoric, and philosophy. From an early age, he was drawn to stoic principles, which later became the core of his personal and political life. His adoption by Antoninus Pius, at the request of Emperor Hadrian, placed him on the path to rule. In 161 AD, following the death of Antoninus Pius, Marcus Aurelius became emperor, initially sharing power with Lucius Verus. His reign was marked by wars along the empire s frontiers, a devastating plague, and persistent administrative challenges. Yet he remained committed to the values of reason, duty, and virtue. His philosophical reflections, compiled posthumously under the title Meditations, offer a candid exploration of self-discipline and the search for moral clarity amidst the responsibilities of empire. He married Faustina the Younger and had several children, among them Commodus, who would eventually succeed him. Marcus Aurelius died in 180 AD in Pannonia, and was buried in Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, remembered as a ruler who fused imperial authority with philosophical introspection.