Marcus Aurelius, one of the greatest Roman emperors, is remembered less for his military exploits than for his private reflections. His Meditations, as they became known, have been a major influence on Western thought and behaviour. Inspired by their wisdom, Stedall has sought to present them in a contemporary, more digestible way.

This new work draws from one of the last great pre-Christian voices of classical Western philosophy and spirituality the essential threads of his thinking in the "Meditations," weaving them into a more contemporary and coherent form.