Published Oct 22, 2023
How the Roman Republic Became the Roman Empire
Gary Arndt delves into the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire, focusing on the pivotal roles of Julius Caesar and Augustus, the centralization of power through the Lex de Imperio Vespasiani, and Augustus's political genius in reshaping governance while maintaining a facade of a republic.
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