How #Rome Destroyed Its Own Republic
#Augustus told Romans he was the only one who could save Rome. And they believed him.
by Becky Little
Published: November 05, 2018
Last Updated: June 30, 2025
Excerpt: "In other words, a lot of Romans were okay with Augustus assuming supreme control as long as he kept the peace—never mind that he had actually contributed to the violence and property thefts he now claimed only he could fix. Five years into his rule, Augustus bragged: 'I freed all people from the fear and danger they experienced using my own funds.' "
https://www.history.com/articles/rome-republic-augustus-dictator
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