Penned by the 16th century Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, Meditations ; enumerates how to live wisely and meaningfully in an unpredictable world. Brimming with timeless wisdom, this book has found its way into the the bookshelves of many notable statesmen, thinkers, and intellectuals. WHEN LIFE BRINGS YOU PAIN AND SUFFERING, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? TURN INWARDS. Through Meditations ;, Aurelius urges the reader to embrace the principles of stoic philosophy-the key to living a happy and fulfilling life. Learn how 1. Cultivate inner strength, resilience, and peace 2. Overcome self-doubt and fear 3. Develop self-discipline ... and much more. Cerebral, contemplative, and profound, Meditations ; is among the greatest works of popular philosophy, and is truly life-changing.
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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (often referred to as "the wise") was Emperor of the Roman Empire from 161 to his death in 180. He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors", and is also considered one of the more important Stoic philosophers. His two decades as emperor were marked by near continual warfare. He was faced with a series of invasions from German tribes, and by conflicts with the Parthian Empire in the east. His reign also had to deal with an internal revolt in the east, led by Avidius Cassius. Marcus Aurelius' work Meditations, written in Greek while on campaign between 170 and 180, is still revered as a literary monument to a government of service and duty and has been praised for its "exquisite accent and its infinite tenderness."
