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Meditations by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180
"Meditations" by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius is a series of personal writings composed between 170-180 CE. Written in Greek as private notes to himself, this work captures the Roman Emperor's reflections on Stoic philosophy and self-improvement during military campaigns. Never intended for publication, these intimate musings explore finding one's place in the universe, maintaining ethical principles, and achieving inner harmony through reason. The twelve books reveal how one of history's most powerful rulers sought to guide his own character and judgment. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180 |
|---|---|
| Title | Meditations |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditations |
| Credits | J. Boulton and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Life |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2680 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88430 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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