Americans should read Marcus - and this new edition now makes it a joy.' -Victor Davis Hanson, Professor of Classics at California State University 'Timeless, magnificent, simple: the essential book on character, leadership, duty. This is a fantastic achievement.' -Steve Forbes 'This new, accessible translation by Scot and David Hicks of the emperor's famous Stoic handbook reflects far better the flavor of Marcus Aurelius's own style.

This book speaks to the soul of anyone who has ever faced adversity or believed in a better day. It brings Marcus's words to life and shows his wisdom to be as relevant today as it was in the second century. The Emperor's Handbook offers a vivid and fresh translation of this important piece of ancient literature. He knew the secret of how to live the good life amid trying and often catastrophic circumstances, of how to find happiness and peace when surrounded by misery and turmoil, and of how to choose the harder right over the easier wrong without regard for self-interest. Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire at its height, yet he remained untainted by the incalculable wealth and absolute power that had corrupted many of his predecessors.

About the Book Now available in an accessible, new translation, 'The Emperor's Handbook' is an important piece of ancient literature that remains more relevant than ever today.īook Synopsis A powerful and accessible translation of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, an essential book on character, leadership, and how to live a fulfilling life.

The emperor's handbook