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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus ( or-EE-lee-əs; Latin: [ˈmaːrkʊs au̯ˈreːli.us antoːˈniːnʊs]; 26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher. He was a member of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty, the last of the rulers later known as the Five Good Emperors and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an age of relative peace, calm, and stability for the Roman Empire lasting from 27 BC to 180 AD. He served as Roman consul in 140, 145, and 161. Marcus Aurelius was the son of the praetor Marcus Annius Verus and his wife Domitia Calvilla. He was related through marriage to the emperors Trajan and Hadrian. Marcus was three when his father died, and was raised by his mother and paternal grandfather.

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“While visually stunning and conceptually clear, this edition may disappoint purists expecting the raw, unadulterated text of Marcus Aurelius’s original journal. It is less suitable for scholars seeking deep textual analysis or…”
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“This definitive edition successfully bridges the gap between ancient philosophy and modern readership through Waterfield’s clear translation and helpful annotations. It serves as an excellent introduction to Stoicism, offering…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Meditations: The Annotated Edition

“While this text offers unparalleled insights into Stoic resilience, it may not suit readers seeking narrative plot or emotional warmth. Those expecting a traditional biography or historical drama will find its aphoristic…”
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📋 Editions by Marcus Aurelius in the catalog

Edition	Year	Publisher	Pages	ISBN
The Illustrated Meditations: Life Lessons from Marcus Aurelius	2025	Clarkson Potter Publishers	192	9780593800003
Meditations: The Annotated Edition	2022	Basic Books	384	9781541673861
Meditations	2023	Chiltern Publishing	304	9781914602139

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