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Augustus: The Master of Spin Who Built an Empire
Julius Caesar's adopted heir Octavian didn't just win a civil war—he reinvented Roman government, culture, and religion to create a durable imperial system. This episode explores how Augustus crafted his own legend through masterful propaganda: the Res Gestae inscription, Virgil's Aeneid linking Rome to Trojan destiny, the Ara Pacis altar celebrating peace, and the restoration of 'traditional' morality while consolidating absolute power. We examine the Battle of Actium (31 BCE) not as a mere military clash but as a propaganda turning point, the careful construction of…
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