Emperor's HandbookMohamed Ben Hassen, Marcus Aurelius
Emperor's Handbook
by Mohamed Ben Hassen, Marcus Aurelius · first published 2020
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2009–2015first – last mentioned
75% recommend25% neutral
Why HN recommends it
A readable, less literal modern translation of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, presented with a fictional interview format that makes Stoic ideas feel relevant to modern life. Suitable for a first or next translation.
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on “Ask HN: good books about military strategy?” ↗Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Some translations are better than others, but I have found The Emperor's Handbook[1] to be the best so far. [1] http://www.amazon.com/dp/0743233832/
on “Ask HN: What is the greatest book you've ever read?” ↗Another great translation of these is by two brothers, David and C. Scott Hicks. It's called The Emperor's Handbook[1], and is an attempt to translate them in a way that is less literal and more "in the spirit" of what Aurelius was trying to convey. I definitely suggest it. [1]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743233832/ref=wms_ohs_prod...
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