Marcus Aurelius: The biography and Life of a Stoic Roman Emperor and his Meditations

Marcus Aurelius was chosen by Emporer Hadrian to be his eventual successor. In 161, Aurelius took control of the Roman Empire along with his brother Verus.

War and disease threatened Rome on all sides. Aurelius held his territory, but was weakened as a ruler after the death of his brother Verus. His son Commodus later became co-ruler in 177, only three years before Aurelius died on March 17, 180.

"You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." - Marcus Aurelius

This is the descriptive and concise biography of Marcus Aurelius.

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Marcus Aurelius: The biography and Life of a Stoic Roman Emperor and his Meditations

Marcus Aurelius was chosen by Emporer Hadrian to be his eventual successor. In 161, Aurelius took control of the Roman Empire along with his brother Verus.

War and disease threatened Rome on all sides. Aurelius held his territory, but was weakened as a ruler after the death of his brother Verus. His son Commodus later became co-ruler in 177, only three years before Aurelius died on March 17, 180.

"You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." - Marcus Aurelius

This is the descriptive and concise biography of Marcus Aurelius.

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Marcus Aurelius: The biography and Life of a Stoic Roman Emperor and his Meditations

Marcus Aurelius: The biography and Life of a Stoic Roman Emperor and his Meditations

by United Library
Marcus Aurelius: The biography and Life of a Stoic Roman Emperor and his Meditations

Marcus Aurelius: The biography and Life of a Stoic Roman Emperor and his Meditations

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Marcus Aurelius was chosen by Emporer Hadrian to be his eventual successor. In 161, Aurelius took control of the Roman Empire along with his brother Verus.

War and disease threatened Rome on all sides. Aurelius held his territory, but was weakened as a ruler after the death of his brother Verus. His son Commodus later became co-ruler in 177, only three years before Aurelius died on March 17, 180.

"You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." - Marcus Aurelius

This is the descriptive and concise biography of Marcus Aurelius.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789083134345
Publisher: United Library
Publication date: 01/22/2021
Series: Philosophy
Pages: 72
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.15(d)
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