Marcus Aurelius and his Legacy
seeking rome's kingdom of gold
$65.39
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
2 May 2025
Summary
Marcus Aurelius: The Enduring Legacy of Rome’s Stoic Emperor
Millions admire the bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius in Rome, a testament to the Stoic philosopher and last ‘Good Emperor’ before Rome’s decline. His reign, followed by his son Commodus, was likened to a descent from gold to iron. The statue’s survival, attributed to mistaken identity as Constantine, highlights the enduring mysteries of Marcus’s legacy.
The resurgence of Stoicism has sparked renewed inte…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781036108922 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1036108929 |
| Author: | Judith Stove |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 2 May 2025 |
| Weight: | 430g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
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About The Author
Judith Stove
Judith Stove is a former teacher of Classics and herself an aspiring Stoic. She is the assistant editor of Stoicism Today and co-organizer of Stoicon-X events in Australia. She is the author of numerous articles on Stoicism, other ancient virtue ethics, and their reception.
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