{"product_id":"meditations-book-marcus-aurelius-9781781398371","title":"Meditations","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe philosophical thoughts of Emperor Marcus Aurelius are presented here in a superb reprint, brimming with the intellect and sincerity of the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown for his tolerance and benevolence, Marcus Aurelius was the only Emperor to tolerate satire of his own character. As a ruler he was renowned for sound judgment, respected for both his military successes and for his wise, measured governance. Such deeds were derived from his education; a lifelong admirer of the Greek philosophers, Aurelius developed his own, unique interpretation of Stoicism which is encapsulated in this text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough Aurelius was the final of the 'Five Good Emperors', the precepts of his Meditations would be consulted by rulers - Roman and otherwise - for millennia to follow. While Rome experienced decline and chaos, its historians and scholars remembered Marcus Aurelius as a pinnacle of competence. A man experienced in inspiring leadership in battle, Aurelius was justly considered a fountain for sound advice: how to compose oneself and judge how to act, how to practice and lead a life of virtue and contentment, and how to treat others in an even-handed yet inspiring manner are but a few of the tenets at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition of the Meditations features the much-respected translation by scholar of classics George Long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51052337824017,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51052340248849,"sku":"NIN9781781398371","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1781398372.jpg?v=1751153764","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/meditations-book-marcus-aurelius-9781781398371","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}