Marcus Aurelius

The book ""Marcus Aurelius"" written by Charles M. Bakewell is a biography of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The book covers the life of Marcus Aurelius from his birth in 121 AD to his death in 180 AD. The author provides a detailed account of his early life, his education, his military campaigns, his ascension to the throne, and his reign as emperor. The book also delves into the philosophical beliefs of Marcus Aurelius, who was a follower of Stoicism. The author explores the impact of these beliefs on his personal life and his reign as emperor. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of his famous work ""Meditations"" which is considered a classic of Stoic philosophy. The author also examines the historical context of Marcus Aurelius' reign, including the political and social issues of the time, and the impact of his policies on the Roman Empire. The book provides a balanced view of Marcus Aurelius' reign, highlighting both his successes and failures as an emperor.Overall, ""Marcus Aurelius"" by Charles M. Bakewell is a well-researched and insightful biography of one of the most important figures in Roman history. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the life and legacy of Marcus Aurelius, and his impact on the development of Stoic philosophy.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Source Book in Ancient Philosophy, by Charles M. Bakewell. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101479.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.