Timeless wisdom on managing anger in personal life and political life from the Roman Stoic philosopher and statesman Seneca.

In his treatise titled On Anger (De Ira), the Roman Stoic thinker Seneca (circa 4 BC - 65 AD) claims that anger is the most destructive passion: "No scourge has caused greater harm to humanity." The excellent translation of selected excerpts from the work On Anger, combined with an enlightening introduction, offers the reader a timeless guide for avoiding and managing anger.

It vividly describes why this emotion is so dangerous and why controlling it could be extremely beneficial both on an individual and societal level. With unparalleled eloquence, drawing from his vast arsenal of rhetoric, Seneca constructs his "indictment" against anger with escalating intensity, including historical examples – especially from the dreadful reign of Caligula – unpublished stories, and anecdotes.

Today, as the lack of civility in discourse increasingly affects public dialogue, Seneca's thoughts on anger are more relevant than ever. Whether seeking personal growth or political renewal, the reader will find in Seneca's wisdom a valuable antidote to the maladies of an angry era.