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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the…

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the…

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the…

The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (AD 121-180) embodied in his person that ideal figure of antiquity, the philosopher-king. His Meditations reveal a mind of exceptional clarity and originality and…

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This classic work of philosophy contains the personal reflections of one of Rome's most famous emperors. In his meditations, Marcus Aurelius reflects on the nature of ethics, mortality, and the…

In this classic work of philosophy, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius shares reflections on life, happiness, virtue, and the human condition. Grounded in Stoic philosophy, Marcus' meditations offer timeless wisdom on…