The Making of a Stoic Emperor
The Art of Manliness
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Making a little bit go a long way in biographical writing
Biographers can effectively utilize limited information by carefully analyzing and interpreting details to draw meaningful insights. Marcus's father, a senior Roman magistrate, died when Marcus was young, possibly cutting short a promising career towards becoming a senior statesman. This premature death led to Marcus being raised by his mother, as his father's early demise disrupted the traditional upbringing by male family members.
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