{"product_id":"the-meditations-of-marcus-aurelius-antoninus","title":"The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe philosophical thoughts of Emperor Marcus Aurelius are presented here in a superb reprint, brimming with the intellect and sincerity of the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his tolerance and benevolence, Marcus Aurelius was the only Emperor to tolerate satire of his own character. As a ruler he was renowned for sound judgment, respected for both his military successes and for his wise, measured governance. Such deeds were derived from his education; a lifelong admirer of the Greek philosophers, Aurelius developed his own, unique interpretation of Stoicism which is encapsulated in this text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough Aurelius was the final of the ÔFive Good EmperorsÕ, the precepts of his Meditations would be consulted by rulers Ð Roman and otherwise Ð for millennia to follow. While Rome experienced decline and chaos, its historians and scholars remembered Marcus Aurelius as a pinnacle of competence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marcus Aurelius Antoninus","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44225663828129,"sku":"9780359747252","price":27.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/1kkvzmee-front-shortedge-384_6d6d7491-61c6-41d1-bb66-7b10760895c8.jpg?v=1748213978","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/the-meditations-of-marcus-aurelius-antoninus","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}