Marcus Aurelius: Genius Roman Emperor

Great Biographies, Book 1

By: The History Hour

Narrated by: Jerry Beebe

Length: 1 hr and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

Marcus Aurelius was an outstanding person and Emperor of Ancient Rome. He was far more concerned with ways of thinking than with warfare. Being a small boy he applied himself to task with education. Marcus preferred others over himself, putting his own welfare aside for the good of other people.

His nature is obvious in his kindness and consideration for others; but his sharp intelligence is also evident in his writing and in his excellence in jurisprudence. People called him a Great Emperor and a Philosopher King.

 Inside you will listen about: 

• The Young Marcus
• Training in Oratory
• Antoninus's reign
• Antoninus's death
• Philosopher turned Emperor
• Marcus and Lucius's reign
• The Slumbering Tiber
• The War with the Parthians
• The Antonine plague
• The youngest Consul in Roman history
• The End of the Pax Romana
• And much more!

This audiobook is a chronological biography of his life. Its aim is to not only describe the historical events of his life, but also to delve into his character. It explores who the man really was, especially the contrast between the high station thrust upon him and the simplicity he longed for.

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Five stars

My favorite part of the entire book is when he ponders on inner peace. Many would seek peace retiring to a calm village, a seaside home, or in the mountains far from the busy cities. Marcus argues he who has not inner peace in himself wherever, will never have inner peace whatever.

Good brief history

This history is a good short history of Marcus Aurelius. I’d hoped to hear more of his philosophy.

Awesome books! I

Awesome books! I’m enjoying listening them as much as the kids are. I’ve recommended to others!

awesome

A first-rate biography of one of the greatest if not the greatest composer of all-time... Highly recommended.

good education

This was a good book that gave me a nice understanding of an emperor I did not know a lot about. I purchased the book because I was interested in Marcus Aurelius having read some of this great quotes. I was not disappointed but would have liked to have heard a bit more about his writings.

Worth

This book has three major functions: to be the personal journal of the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, to clarify to non-Stoics what it means to be Stoic (not stoic), and to serve as a time if advice in a plethora if topics to other Stoics, and although Marcus Aurelius never meant it to be anything more than a journal, this book excels at all three functions.

Marcus Aurelius was an great emperor and a greater man. He was known for his justice and humble ability to learn from others, including subordinates. This book, as the journal of the most powerful man on earth at the time, serves as a great study guide into law, ethics, philosophy, ancient civilization, ancient history, politics, and Roman history.

Fantastic edition

I absolutely love this book and highly recommend it to everyone. It's fascinating to me that the thoughts of Marcus Aurelius are so relevant in this day and age.

Enjoyed very much!

I really enjoyed this book and have been quite amazed at how the teachings were so profound and way before his time. I love this story and deep and complex. great perspective and different point of views in a whole book very much different way to look at life. navigate to did a awesome job and telling the story.

Fascinating

This book was professionally researched from numerous primary and secondary sources, written. This produced an extensive collection of thoroughly researched, concise, informative, and well written historical texts greatfully designed. This historical collection is focused on chronicaling the lives of important historical persons, key events, nations, and peoples.It was well written and like all of these books.

Highly recommend

This is a very good book with a lot of wise philosophies and meditations. It has many, short statements by Marcus Aurelius on how to live the best life possible. The narrator did a very good job. Highly recommend this book!

This is narrated by a computer voice...

...not read by the human Jerry Beebe.

It’s some sick, futuristic cost cutting ploy.

You can’t listen to it.

‘if it’s not right, don’t do it’ to quote the big man.

A great story, ruined by a robot.

Loved it? No. The narrator is like an American Stephen Hawking. Don't waste your tokens.

Absolutely Inspiring!

The Biography of a Gentleman, The Inventor
I Admire the Most, from Past Time, a Greatly Gifted Individual with High Ideals, Principles and Values! Who's Sole Purpose was to Connect the World Trough His Numerous Inventions With a Positive Purpose...

Excellent

Of my grandfather Verus I have learned to be gentle and meek, and to refrain from all anger and passion. From the fame and memory of him that begot me I have learned both shamefastness and manlike behaviour. Of my mother I have learned to be religious, and bountiful; and to forbear, not only to do, but to intend any evil; to content myself with a spare diet, and to fly all such excess as is incidental to great wealth. Of my great-grandfather, both to frequent public schools and auditories, and to get me good and able teachers at home; and that I ought not to think much, if upon such occasions, I were at excessive charges.

Good summary of events, but...

In what kind of a barn did the narrator learn to speak??? The sloppy language is quite jarring, and it is frequently difficult to guess about whom or of what location the narrator is attempting to speak

Brilliant ,

Brilliant author, Marcus Aurelius demonstrates that great minds think alike, as he might say, because they comply with the universal Reason. Idiots just make stuff up and act as if it were real. His stoicism reminds one of Buddhism or the finer points of Christianity. This is the divine philosophy.

Great narration

An amazing journal on stoicism from Marcus Aurelius. Great translation too. I will hear again

Classic

This book will change your life. Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor--the most powerful man in the world at the time--who publicly forgave his best friend who tried to take the throne from him. This book is his personal journal of insights and reminders on how to refine and cultivate his character to live a good and transcendental life.

Great book

I listened to this all the way. Fantastic book, perfect voice to Listen to. His voice was mellifluous, clear, confident, and well-paced. Timeless book for any age groups to made ever better to have it great for you.

Enjoyable history

This book provides an excellent, straight forward account that is easy to understand. It was well researched and written. The narrative was engaging and enjoyable. The text provides a fascinating analysis of a very complex person and his ideas, in a remarkably clear and understandable manner. Further, it provides the reader with a better understanding of his thought and ideas. Listeners who enjoy history and biographies, or those who are interested in knowing more about his philosophy will enjoy this book.