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The Making of a Stoic Emperor

The Art of Manliness

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The Troubled Legacy of Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius

This chapter delves into the fraught relationship between Marcus Aurelius and Emperor Hadrian, emphasizing the negative impact Hadrian's actions had on Marcus. Through personal anecdotes of life in Hadrian's grand but chaotic villa, the chapter reveals the early fears that shaped Marcus's views on leadership and morality.

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