Ernest Renan — Marc-Aurele Et la Fin Du Monde Antique

Paris, Calmann Levy, 1882. Leather. A smart fourth edition of this biographical sketch of Marcus Aurelius with a detailed history of the end of the Roman Empire, in the French language. French language. Fourth edition. The life and work of Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher. Last of the rulers known as the Five Good Emperors and last to rule over the Pax Romana, an age of peace and stability for the Roman Empire. This work also studies the end of the ancient world and the Roman Empire. Written by Ernest Renan, a French scholar, writing on history, religion, Orientalism, and philosophy. Bound in half calf with marbled boards. Externally, smart with light rubbing to the extremities and the odd mark to the board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with scattered spotting to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .