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Marcus Aurelius in the Historia Augusta and Beyond

Marcus Aurelius in the Historia Augusta and Beyond

MARCUS AURELIUS IN HISTORIA APB

Geoff W. Adams / Geoff WAdams

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Editorial:
Bloomsbury Publishing plc
Año de edición:
2014
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9780739197769
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This book will be of interest to any person, whether an interested party, student, or scholar of the Roman Empire. It highlights the way in which we should consider ancient figures—be they good or bad.

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