Marcus Aurelius: the Stoic Emperor

The story of an emperor who, thanks to his principles, refused to be corrupted by power. Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire at the height of its power – he commanded armies, decided the fates of millions of people, and dealt with conspiracies and wars. However, his private journals reveal a man who wrestled with doubt, sadness, and the conflict between who he wanted to be and what the throne demanded of him. Donald Robertson will draw you into the heart of Marcus's struggle and show you how he used Stoic philosophy to overcome the immense obstacles he faced during his life. You will also get to know the people who shaped Marcus the most, such as his mother Domitia Lucilla, the mysterious Emperor Hadrian, and his Stoic teachers. Robertson draws from Meditations, ancient correspondence, and historical records to present you with an incredibly captivating biography of this most famous Stoic emperor. For Marcus Aurelius, Stoicism was not a philosophy. It was his fundamental strategy for survival. This is the story of an individual who sought to reconcile power with his principles and goodness. The true story of a man who, two thousand years after his death, will be a tremendous inspiration to you.