Robertson Donald J. - Verissimus The Stoic Philosophy Of Marcus Aurelius - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: In the tradition of Logicomix Donald J. Robertson's Verissimus is a riveting graphic novel on the life and stoic philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was the last famous Stoic of antiquity but he was also to become the most powerful man in the known world the Roman emperor. After losing his father at an early age he threw himself into the study of philosophy. The closest thing history knew to a philosopher - king yet constant warfare and an accursed plague almost brought his empire to its knees. Life is warfare he wrote and a sojourn in foreign land! One thing alone could save him: philosophy the love of wisdom! The remarkable story of Marcus Aurelius life and philosophical journey is brought to life by philosopher and psychotherapist Donald J. Robertson in a sweeping historical epic of a graphic novel based on a close study of the historical evidence with the stunning full - color artwork of award - winning illustrator Z Nuno Fraga.
Title: Verissimus The Stoic Philosophy Of Marcus Aurelius
Author(s): Robertson Donald J., Ze Nuno Fraga
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Barcode: 9781250270955
Pages: 272 Pages, Includes Four-Color Illustrations Throughout And Colored Endpapers
Publication Date: 7/12/2022
Category: Western Philosophy: Ancient, To C 500