1702 Emperor Marcus Antoninus His Conversation With Himself ROMAN English
Item History & Price
YeOldBookWorms Ltd
*Antiquarian & Collectable Book Dealers * Please See Other Auctions *
For Your Consideration..
The Emperor Marcus Antoninus
His Conversation with Himself
Together With the Preliminary Discourse of the Learned Gataker. As Also the emperors Life, Written by Monsieur D'Acier, and Supported by the Authorites collected by Dr Stanhope. To Which saddled the Mythological Picture of Cebes the Theban, &...;c
Translated into English from the Respective Originals by Jeremy Collier
1702
Disbound - Early Edition
ROMAN HISTORY - ENGLISH
Marcus Aurelius Latin: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus; 26 April 121 – 17 March 180) was Roman emperor from 8 March 161 to 17 March 180 and a Stoic philosopher. He was the last of the rulers traditionally known as the Five Good Emperors, and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an age of relative peace and stability for the Roman Empire. He was also consul in 140, 145, and 161.
The son of the praetor Marcus Annius Verus (III) and the wealthy heiress Domitia Lucilla, Marcus was raised by his grandfather, Marcus Annius Verus (II), after his father died. Educated at home, he later credited his maternal step-great-grandfather Lucius Catilius Severus – who helped Marcus' grandfather to raise him – for his education. In 138, Emperor Hadrian's first adopted son and heir, Lucius Aelius, died. Hadrian chose as his new heir Marcus' uncle, Antoninus Pius, who adopted Marcus and the son of Aelius, Lucius Commodus. Antoninus took the throne that year and Marcus, now his heir, studied Greek and Latin under tutors such as Herodes Atticus and Marcus Cornelius Fronto. He kept in close correspondence with Fronto for many years afterwards. Marcus married Antoninus' daughter Faustina in 145. Antoninus died following an illness in 161.
The reign of Marcus and Lucius Verus, his co-ruler until 169, was marked by military conflict. In the East, the Roman Empire fought successfully with a revitalized Parthian Empire and the rebel Kingdom of Armenia. Marcus defeated the Marcomanni, Quadi, and Sarmatian Iazyges in the Marcomannic Wars. However, these and other Germanic peoples began to represent a troubling reality for the Empire. Marcus modified the silver purity of the Roman currency, the denarius. Persecution of Christians is believed to have increased during his reign. The Antonine Plague that broke out in 165 or 166 devastated the population of the Roman Empire. It caused the deaths of five million people, a quarter of those it affected.
Marcus never adopted an heir unlike some of his predecessors; his children included Lucilla (who married Lucius Verus) and his successor Commodus, the only survivor among at least six sons, whose succession has become a subject of debate among both contemporary and modern historians. The Column and Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius still stand in Rome, where they were erected in celebration of his military victories. The writings of 'the philosopher', now commonly known as Meditations, are a significant source of the modern understanding of ancient Stoic philosophy. They have been praised by fellow writers, philosophers, monarchs, and politicians centuries after his death.
Author: Translated by Jeremy Collier
Publisher: London: Printed for K. Sare, and to be sold by William Davies at the Black Bull in Cornhill
Edition: 1702
Attributes: Early Edition, the first edition printed one year before.
Condition: Disbound: Lacking the front board, back board is present, heavily chipped to the hinge, exposing the board underneath. Lacking FFEP, Pages toned to the margins, a little mucky with the occasional mark, occasional closed tear, page block tight.
Information: 19cm x 11.7cm 270 (2)
Terms & Conditions of Sale
Payment Details: We accept Paypal, UK Cheques, Postal Orders. Shipping: We will happily ship anywhere in the World, and combine multiple items to reduce postal costs. Please contact us and ask for a invoice. Packaging: All our books, will be securely packaged (and waterproofed). We aim to send all items within 48 hours of payment. Returns Policy: If you are unhappy in any way, for whatever reason, with the transaction or the item, please contact us as soon as possible. Your item is fully refundable without question. Our Policy: Our aim is for you to have a pleasant and enjoyable experience with us, we list and describe our books as honestly as possible and can provide extra images upon request.Who we are: We are book enthusiasts, Fiona Gladwin and Steve Thomas who started Yeoldbookworms Limited on eBay in 2013. We now have an office in East Sussex, where viewing can be arranged upon request. We hope you buy with confidence, we celebrated, at the end of 2018 10, 000 successful Book sales and have gained a reputation of honesty and reliability.
