Alone with Oneself

Marcus Aurelius — a Roman emperor who entered history as the "philosopher on the throne." He is considered the last of the five good emperors; after his death, his unworthy son inherited the throne, and once-great Rome was plunged into a long series of wars among various claimants, after which the empire would never recover. "Alone with Oneself" is a collection of aphoristic thoughts by Emperor Marcus Aurelius in twelve "books" of small chapters, written in Koine Greek in the 70s of the 2nd century AD. Marcus Aurelius recognized his responsibility for the fates of the vast society entrusted to him as a ruler, which was undermined from within by moral decay and from outside by barbarian invasions. In these challenging circumstances, he tries to maintain wisdom and inner peace. The problems of duty and death occupy the emperor's thoughts the most. Time and again, he reminds himself of the necessity not to succumb to hatred or anger, despite the vile actions and mistakes of those around him. His ideas, filled with acceptance of fate and humility and close in essence to Christianity, made this book not only one of the greatest monuments of ancient Roman literature but also a treasure of world philosophy and culture. If you are interested in the history of philosophy, Stoicism, ancient Roman philosophy, and the history of Ancient Rome, the book "Alone with Oneself" will be an invaluable addition to your library, and the new stylish design will be pleasing to the eye.