Millions of visitors to Rome's Capitoline Museums admire the great bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180 CE), practising Stoic and the last 'Good Emperor' before Rome commenced its prolonged decline. One ancient historian compared the succession from Marcus to his son Commodus as a descent from a kingdom of gold to one of iron and rust. The statue's fortuitous survival occurred only because of a longstanding belief that it represented Constantine, the first Christian Emperor – an instance of the mysterious ways in which Marcus's complex legacies would endure. 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. Each generation has interpreted Marcus Aurelius, his writings, his deeds, and his personality anew, as he remains a role-model and the closest actual instance, in Western history, of an ideal ruler. This book collects and interprets, for the first time, a range of cultural receptions, enriching our understanding of this perennially compelling figure.
- 217 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF
About this book
Trusted by 375,005 students
Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.
Study more efficiently using our study tools.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Book Title
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of Plates
- Introduction
- Chapter One Out of Oblivion
- Chapter Two Succession
- Chapter Three A Knight Called Marcus
- Chapter Four Marcus in the Hands of the Sophists (Or Were They in His?)
- Chapter Five A Golden Book
- Plates
- Chapter Six Roman Joy: Marcus and Hilaritas
- Chapter Seven Losing a Child
- Chapter Eight Marcus and his Monuments
- Chapter Nine Marcus Magus
- Chapter Ten Julian the Apostate’s Marcus Fan Fiction
- Chapter Eleven A Superior Genius: Marcus Among the Anglicans
- Chapter Twelve Marcus Incognito: The Strange Case of Defoe’s Dumb Philosopher
- Chapter Thirteen Saint Antoninus: Enlightenment and Revolution
- Chapter Fourteen Decline and Fall: Marcus and His Heirs
- Chapter Fifteen Marcus for the Modern Age
- Chapter Sixteen Nadir and Renewal
- Chapter Seventeen Marcus Goes to Hollywood
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access Marcus Aurelius and his Legacy by Judith Stove in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & Military Biographies. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.