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1. George , Long

A Treatise on the Law Relative to Sales of Personal Property

Reprint of the original, first published in 1821. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

1. Marcus , Aurelius

Meditations

Meditations is a singular work of philosophical self-examination: a series of private notes in which Marcus Aurelius tests his mind against fear, anger, vanity, grief, and the instability of power. Written in Greek and never intended as a polished treatise, it possesses a compressed, aphoristic style shaped by Stoic discipline and the moral vocabulary of Epictetus. Its literary context is that of ancient ethical practice, where writing served not ornament but spiritual exercise, training the soul toward reason, justice, and acceptance of nature. Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor from 161 to 180 CE, wrote these reflections while burdened by war, plague, political obligation, and personal loss. His position makes the book extraordinary: it is not the speculation of a detached philosopher, but the inward labor of a ruler seeking integrity amid immense responsibility. His Stoicism is therefore practical, austere, and urgent. This book is essential for readers interested in philosophy, classical literature, leadership, or the art of living. Meditations offers no easy consolation, but it provides a rigorous companion for anyone seeking clarity, humility, and moral steadiness in uncertain circumstances.

1. George Long

The Penny Cyclopædia of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge; Volume 2

1. George Long

The Penny Cyclopædia of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge; Volume 5

1. Evert Augustus , Duyckinck
2. George Long , Duyckinck

Cyclopaedia of American Literature

1. Evert Augustus , Duyckinck
2. George Long , Duyckinck

Cyclopaedia of American Literature

Reprint of the original, first published in 1856. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.