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Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher-King (Great Lives of the Ancient World) - Hardcover

Book 2 of 2: Great Lives of the Ancient World

Stephens, William O.

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9781836391166: Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher-King (Great Lives of the Ancient World)
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ISBN 10: 1836391161 ISBN 13: 9781836391166
Publisher: Reaktion Books, 2025

Synopsis

Now in paperback, 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 mold 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 centered on a new “superstition” (Christianity), and how Marcus’s determination to stabilize the empire’s borders resulted in strife, broken treaties, and protracted wars. This gripping narrative of Marcus’ life, times, and thought, as well as his complex legacy will appeal to all those interested in Roman history.
 

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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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Publisher
Reaktion Books
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1836391161
ISBN 13 
9781836391166
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
232
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