The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Laymen's Collection
A soldier, a thinker, a writer, and an Emperor of Rome. Marcus Aurelius lived in a position that only very few have ever dreamed of filing. Total power danced across his fingertips and his might -- the might of Rome -- was only tempered by his thoughtful mind and strong, intellectual spirit.In The Meditations, Marcus Aurelius writes to remind himself of all the lessons that he'd learned during his time as Emperor and in his early life. The Meditations is the magnum opus of a ruler and wise man -- any man or woman who is predisposed to meaningful and weighty thought stands to learn much from this book. Time and time again, this work has proven itself to be a popular classic among scholars and philosophers. In this edition, The Meditations have now been remastered in a high-quality, glossy, paperback binding. Included within is a forward and a very detailed index that will allow you to easily reference every single book and line of Emperor Aurelius' historic masterpiece -- something that you'll be hard pressed to find in other paperback copies. Perfect for a student or avid reader, highlight your favorite verses in the front of the back and have their page number readily available to you without any searching or page flipping.