The library of historic characters and famous events of all nations and all ages; . MARCUS AUREUUS occupies aunique position in the worlds his-tory. Though a Stoic philosopherof the strictest views and practice,he was sovereign of the RomanEmpire at the time of its widestextent. Though a Pagan, he haselicited the highest praise for moralcharacter and teachings from thehighest Christian authorities, yet he was unflinchingly hostileto Christianity, and his reign was marked by severe persecu-tions of the early Church. He has left a work which sharesthe popularity and fame of Thomas A Kempis Imita
The library of historic characters and famous events of all nations and all ages; . MARCUS AUREUUS occupies aunique position in the worlds his-tory. Though a Stoic philosopherof the strictest views and practice,he was sovereign of the RomanEmpire at the time of its widestextent. Though a Pagan, he haselicited the highest praise for moralcharacter and teachings from thehighest Christian authorities, yet he was unflinchingly hostileto Christianity, and his reign was marked by severe persecu-tions of the early Church. He has left a work which sharesthe popularity and fame of Thomas A Kempis Imitationof Christ. The difficulty of solving this historical enigma isenhanced by the entire transparency of his words and deeds. Marcus Aurelius, the noblest of the Pagan Emperors, wasborn of a noble family at Rome, in April, 121 Hisfather. Annius Verus, who held the office of Praetor, died,leaving him an infant to the care of his mother, DomitiaCalvilla. His own original name was Marcus Annius was liberally and carefully educated under direction ofhis grandfather, by
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