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Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher, Last of the Five Good Emperors
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Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher, Last of the Five Good Emperors

If we consider the more than 1,000 years of Roman history that passed from the founding in 753 BC to the fall in 476 AD, few figures shine as brightly…
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