MARCUS AURELIUS AND HIS LEGACY: Seeking Rome's Kingdom of Gold

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Explores how Marcus Aurelius has been reimagined across centuries as philosophy, legend, and legacy endure. Collects and interprets a range of cultural receptions. Details how the recent revival of interest in Stoicism has seen renewed focus on Marcus Aurelius. While new editions of Marcus's work Meditations, and fresh biographical treatments, have appeared, there remain lesser-known sources which shed light on how Marcus was remembered, from intriguing medieval legends, right through to the twenty-first century. Contains 22 color illustrations.