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Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophy "[Robertson] thoughtfully and readably capture[s] the essence of...

The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius are treasured today--as they have been over the centuries--as an inexhaustible source of wisdom. And as one of the three most important expressions of Stoicism,...

A stunning new edition of the classic Stoic text. Contained in the timeless volume Meditations, the personal writings of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180...

Author: Marcus Aurelius Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: The Meditations of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121Ð180 CE) draw on Stoic philosophy to find ways of dealing with...

Marcus Aurelius's timeless insights into human behaviour show that 2000 years on, not much has changed in the workplace and we could all do well if we focus on what...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'In story after page-turning story, Lives of the Stoics brings ancient philosophers to life.' - David Epstein, bestselling author of Range 'Wonderful' - Chris Bosh,...

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBLACKWELL'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023'Extraordinary ... a deliciously varied tapestry of detail...

Author: Professor Mary Beard Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 512 Cruel control freaks, diligent workaholics or extravagant teenagers? What were the emperors of Rome really like? In her international best-seller...

A deeply comforting and enlightening book on how Stoicism can inspire us to lead more thoughtful lives What aspects of your life do you really control? What do you do...

This collection features 16 monumental works of non-fiction, encompassing philosophy, politics, autobiography, and practical advice. Spanning over two millennia, from the ancient wisdom of Confucius and Marcus Aurelius to the...

'Don't hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen' How can we cope when life's events seem beyond our control? These...

Author: Professor Mary Beard Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 512 Cruel control freaks, diligent workaholics or extravagant teenagers? What were the emperors of Rome really like? In her international best-seller...

The teachings of Stoic philosophy began and thrived in the Greek and Roman world until the 3rd century AD, and has since experienced multiple revivals right up to the modern...

'At last, a history of the Roman state as it has always been crying out to be told, and never has been!' RODERICK BEATON The greatest empire in Western history...

'The book of you is dominated by night-black seas, sprinkled with shining island sentences: tiny islets of remembrance, glimmering in the night.' Memory isn't all that we think it is....

For almost a thousand years, Rome held sway as the spiritual and artistic centre of the world. Hughes vividly recreates the ancient Rome of Julius Caesar, Marcus Aurelius, Nero, Caligula,...

Author: Colin ElliottFormat: Hardback, 156mm x 235mm, 328 pagesPublished: Princeton University Press, United States, 2024In the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex....

The Infinite Wisdom of Harriet Rose is a brilliantly original and poignant novel for our time. Harriet Rose, like any other teenager, is naive, overconfident and has always felt she...

Author: Ben Dupre Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 208 In a series of accessible and engaging essays, 50 Philosophy Ideas You Really Need to Know introduces and explains the problems...

Author: M. C. Bishop Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 197 Lucius Verus is one of the least regarded Roman emperors, despite the fact that he was co-ruler with his adoptive...

The ancient Sibylline prophecies had foretold that the Roman Empire would last for 1000 years. As the time for the expected dissolution approached in the middle of the third century...

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books 'I must die. But must I die bawling?' What does it mean to live a virtuous life? How can we rise...

In this practical, refreshingly optimistic guide, philosopher William B. Irvine explains how centuries-old wisdom can help us better cope with everything from the everyday stresses of modern living to its...

In the four and a half centuries since Machiavelli's death, no single and unanimously accepted interpretation of his ideas has succeeded in imposing itself upon the lively debate over the...

Cicero's reflections upon the way to a live a good life For the great Roman orator and statesman Cicero, 'the good life' was at once a life of contentment and...

A selection of Cicero's philosophical writings on 'the good life', in a lively new translation by Thomas Habinek In the first century BC, Marcus Tullius Cicero, orator, statesman, and defender...

Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageIn an age of conformity and consumerism, Herbert Marcuse stood as one of the twentieth century's most electrifying...

Author: Barry Strauss Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 432 Bestselling classical historian Barry Strauss delivers "an exceptionally accessible history of the Roman Empire...much of Ten Caesars reads like a script...

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Author: Adrian Goldsworthy Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 528 The Pax Romana is famous for having provided a remarkable period of peace and stability, rarely seen before or since. Yet...

The greatest story of military conquest in history from a 'master storyteller' (Guardian) Genghis Khan was by far the greatest conqueror the world has ever known, whose empire stretched from...

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If we do what is right, everything else will follow: happiness, success, meaning, reputation, love. This is central to Stoic wisdom. The path isn't always easy, but it is essential,...

What if the path to a meaningful life isn't about what happens to you, but how you respond Learn to master your mindset when it matters most. The Stoic Habit...

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This gorgeously designed, definitive single-volume edition of Julius Caesar's complete works features a new translation, annotations, color maps, and illustrations. The Landmark Julius Caesar is the definitive edition of the...

Author: Conn Iggulden Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 416 The fourth volume in the acclaimed Emperor series, in which Conn Iggulden brilliantly weaves history and adventure to recreate the astonishing...

Author: Mark Daniels Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 224 A masterful introduction to world mythology, shedding light on the impact it has had on cultures past and present and untangling...

Contemporary lessons derived from ancient Stoic philosophy for overcoming adversity, cultivating resilience and finding inner peace From Marcus Aurelius to Seneca, the Stoics have a long and rich history. Today,...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodFew figures in the ancient world cast as long a shadow as Gaius Julius Caesar — general, statesman, and conqueror...

The late John Cheever once insisted that saving a letter is like trying to preserve a kiss. Luckily for us, the loved ones of great writers ranging from Sappho to...