“Profound and meaningful for anyone who seeks a life of purpose”
This numismatic edition of Andrew Weston's modern translation is richly annotated with living historical context to enhance your experience of the ancient philosophy text.

The deeply personal thoughts in Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations reach out across the ages, resounding with truth and meaning…. an antidote to chaos now, as it was then.

By reading or listening to the narrated book, you will gain valuable insight into ancient Greek and Roman philosophy through the eyes and contemplations of one man, who ruled an empire, and sought to do so wisely.

Marcus Aurelius wrote the Meditations between 170 to 180 AD while on campaign defending Roman borders from barbarian tribes and other incursions. His journals introduce us to the dauntless struggle of a philosopher king in some of the darkest days of his life defending the epicenter of Western Civilization.

His reflections on life, and what it takes to be a good man, have inspired thinkers, philosophers, statesmen, entrepreneurs, poets and people from all walks of life since antiquity. The timeless wisdom of stoic philosophy, born in the ancient civilizations of our past, continues to re-emerge as an invaluable guide to build unshakable resolve and resilience in the face of fate.

By coming to know Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations:

• You will reach across time to connect with your classical historical legacy.
• Share in the thoughts of a man in a position of absolute power who remained resolute and steadfast in pursuit of the stoic’s commitment to truth, temperance and justice.
• Acquaint yourself with what it takes to cultivate courage and a stoic mindset.

Gain insight and inspiration from Marcus Aurelius quotes like this:
"From Apollonius, I learned the importance of free will and unwavering determination. I learned to focus only on logic, and constancy even in sharp pain such as after losing a child, or during a long illness. He showed me that a person can be both resolute and yielding."

Reading or listening to The Meditations will inspire you, and help you understand how these journals came to be some of the most influential Roman stoic philosophy books in the history of the world.

“It’s as if we were meant to follow the threads of old stories so embedded in our collective mythology and history as to be inscribed in our very genes.” - Andrew Weston

Throughout his notes to self,written on scrolls called ‘books’ nearly 2000 years ago, Marcus Aurelius refers to people, heroes and myths, some you will recognize, like Socrates, others you may think you do not know, but you will be astonished to discover just how long the reach of history is.

Have you ever wondered what life was like in Roman times of 170 AD? How much did a bread cost? What stories did they like to read? What was life like… Read the story in coins with historical provenance!

A comprehensive index of the people and great thinkers from this era gives added value and ample opportunity for easy insight into the origins of our civilization. An important return to knowledge succession, written in a way that will enable you to reconnect to “ancient Roman empire history’ and to a time and people who were superbly alive - "people whose discoveries set the foundation for the future we now live.”

Do yourself a good deed …. connect to your civilizational heritage and soothe and strengthen your soul with stoic philosophy that has endured through the ages.