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The Meditations Of The Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (1792)

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The Meditations Of The Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus is a philosophical book written by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. Originally written in Greek during his reign from 161 to 180 AD, the book is a collection of personal reflections and philosophical musings on topics such as virtue, morality, and the nature of the universe. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each containing a series of short, concise meditations that offer insight into the emperor's thoughts and beliefs. Throughout the book, Marcus Aurelius emphasizes the importance of living a virtuous life, and encourages readers to cultivate qualities such as wisdom, courage, and self-control. The Meditations has been praised for its timeless wisdom and practical advice, and has been read and studied by scholars and philosophers for centuries. It has also been cited as a source of inspiration for leaders and thinkers throughout history, including Thomas Jefferson, John Stuart Mill, and Friedrich Nietzsche. This particular edition of the book was translated into English by George Long and published in 1792. It includes an introduction by Long, as well as footnotes and annotations to provide context and clarify some of the more obscure references in the text.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781104577551
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 384
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. maj 2009
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x25 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 730 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 17. december 2024
Forlænget returret til d. 31. januar 2025

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The Meditations Of The Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus is a philosophical book written by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. Originally written in Greek during his reign from 161 to 180 AD, the book is a collection of personal reflections and philosophical musings on topics such as virtue, morality, and the nature of the universe. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each containing a series of short, concise meditations that offer insight into the emperor's thoughts and beliefs. Throughout the book, Marcus Aurelius emphasizes the importance of living a virtuous life, and encourages readers to cultivate qualities such as wisdom, courage, and self-control. The Meditations has been praised for its timeless wisdom and practical advice, and has been read and studied by scholars and philosophers for centuries. It has also been cited as a source of inspiration for leaders and thinkers throughout history, including Thomas Jefferson, John Stuart Mill, and Friedrich Nietzsche. This particular edition of the book was translated into English by George Long and published in 1792. It includes an introduction by Long, as well as footnotes and annotations to provide context and clarify some of the more obscure references in the text.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.

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