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Roman Empire Stories
The Stoic Emperor: How Marcus Aurelius Outwitted Death in the Germanic Wilds
In the treacherous Germanic frontier, Emperor Marcus Aurelius faced assassination by tribal chieftains. Yet, with Stoic wisdom and a loyal centurion's aid, he transformed a deadly feast into a legendary tale of diplomacy and courage.