--- product_id: 230498156 title: "Marcus Aurelius: A Biography" brand: "anthony richard birley" price: "₨1864" currency: SCR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/230498156-marcus-aurelius-a-biography store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # Marcus Aurelius: A Biography **Brand:** anthony richard birley **Price:** ₨1864 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Marcus Aurelius: A Biography by anthony richard birley - **How much does it cost?** ₨1864 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/230498156-marcus-aurelius-a-biography) ## Best For - anthony richard birley enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted anthony richard birley brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Marcus Aurelius: A Biography ## Images ![Marcus Aurelius: A Biography - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91bQW31pFpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars There's NO Reason to Read This Book.... *by G***O on Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2009* ... unless you have a particular interest in the history of the Roman Empire and/or the life of Marcus Aurelius. It does not read like a novel, as one previous reviewer claimed. It's quite long and detailed, and utterly devoid of salacious gossip. It does not advance any paradigmatic explanation for the 'decline and fall' of Rome, In fact, it scrupulously avoids all "post-modernist" leaps of speculation; author Anthony Birley examines his sources and presents ample documentation of his narrative, much of it from surviving correspondences of the principals, without over-drawing conclusions. This is a modestly stated, drily documented, dispassionate biography, without any hoopla or frills. And, as the song says, " that's the way I like It! Uh uh huh!"I do have a particular interest in Roman history. I studied Latin and I can still read it. Then I have lived in Rome, in a building constructed on the ruins of the Teatro Marcello, where Julius Caesar was assassinated. Every day I used to walk through the ruins around the Capitoline, past the Forum, often through the Arch of Titus and past the bronze equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius. It gets under your skin, Rome does. It's like penetrating the Mind of Time and fingering Memory itself. Memory is what explains things in flux - history, biological evolution, geology, and astrophysics. I also have a persistent interest in Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher emperor. So for me, this dry text was like rain on a parched cornfield or gelato to a footsore tourist. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Very Thorough *by A***Z on Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023* This book leaves no stone unturned. By that I mean it discusses everyone surrounding Marcus Aurelius: family, tutors, titles, etc. It's a must-have for those interested in Stoicism and a more in depth look regarding the totality of circumstances. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful work !! *by K***O on Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2013* A great, thorough and very well documented biography (re-constructed biography we should say) of this philosopher Emperor.While very thorough and "academic", it reads very well. -- In regard to the reviewer that complained of the extensive quotation of ancient authors ... that is exactly what bring us closer to those times. -- And, in regard to the extensive quotation of his OWN letters (correspondence), that is precisely puts us next to him, listening at his very own words !! -- We can not complain of that; we can only thank the gods that such extensive correspondence was ever preserved !!What a golden age, what a love of culture !! -- Oh tempore !! Oh mores !! -- Thank you for bringing us a glimpse of that era, Mr. Birley !! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/230498156-marcus-aurelius-a-biography](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/230498156-marcus-aurelius-a-biography) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-07-01*