""Marcus Aurelius"" by Charles M. Bakewell is a biography of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The book explores the life and reign of Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 AD, and is known for his philosophical writings, particularly his ""Meditations."" Bakewell delves into Aurelius' upbringing, education, and political career, as well as his personal beliefs and values. The book also examines the historical context of Aurelius' reign, including the Roman Empire's military campaigns and political challenges. Through his analysis, Bakewell provides insight into the life and legacy of one of Rome's most famous emperors.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Source Book in Ancient Philosophy, by Charles M. Bakewell. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101479.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.