Marcus Aurelius?!?

Question: Marcus Aurelius!?!!?

Im writing a paper on how he contributed to the downfall of the roman empire (by being too peaceful and sharing power and such!.!.!.)!? Anyone know of any good PRIMARY sources, such as a general hating on him and such!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Rome from Tranquility to Crisis: Marcus Aurelius to Diocletian (161-285 CE)
Summary
Marcus Aurelius assumed the throne according to a previously agreed upon succession, at a time of relative peace and prosperity for Rome!. Though native to Rome, his family was of Iberian (Spanish) origin; Aurelius himself was a Stoic, and given to deep philosophical thought!. With his rise to power, continued security for both the Roman state and society seemed likely!. His entire rule, however, was occupied by challenges that would characterize Roman dilemmas for the next two-and-a-half centuries!. !.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.
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