Chapter 1
The reluctant emperor
Chapter 2
The internal armor of Stoicism
Chapter 3
Leading through crisis and plague
YOUR GOAL
Master of The wisdom of Marcus Aurelius
Ch 3 · Leading through crisis and plague
marcus To avoid taxing citizens during a crisis, Marcus auctioned off his own palace goods.
BETA
marcus Sort daily worries into things you can control to master Marcus Aurelius's self-discipline.
Fun Fact
The palace auction: Marcus's public auction of imperial treasures lasted for two months until all the war funds were successfully raised.
Glossary
plague (noun)
An infectious disease that spreads rapidly and causes high mortality. During the Antonine plague of 165 AD, Marcus Aurelius sold imperial treasures to fund relief efforts.
An infectious disease that spreads rapidly and causes high mortality. During the Antonine plague of 165 AD, Marcus Aurelius sold imperial treasures to fund relief efforts.
Quiz
How did Marcus Aurelius react when he learned his rebellious general Avidius Cassius had been assassinated?