The boy who would be king
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Juhasz, Victor, illustrator.
Published
[Place of publication not identified] : Ryan Holiday, [2020].
Format
Book
Edition
Second edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cm
Status
Main Library - Adult
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Published
[Place of publication not identified] : Ryan Holiday, [2020].
Edition
Second edition.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Maps on lining papers.
Description
"It's one of the most incredible stories in all of history. A young boy, out of nowhere, is chosen to be the emperor of most of the known world. What he learned, what he did, who he was, would echo in eternity. In 138 AD, Hadrian, the emperor of Rome, chose Marcus Aurelius to succeed him. He knew no one was born ready for the job, so he arranged for the young boy's education. The greatest philosophers of the day were assigned to teach him, and all threw themselves at the almost inhuman task of preparing someone for absolute power. It's a parable for life, really. The gods, fate, someone chooses something for us, calls us to something. Will we answer? Will we step up? Will we achieve the greatness within us? Marcus Aurelius did. Absolute power not only didn't corrupt, it made him better. We marvel at him centuries later -- this man who thought he would not be remembered, that posthumous fame was worthless -- stands today more famous than ever. A hero to millions."--Dailystoic.com
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