The Restored Republic of Augustus

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This paper focuses on the nature of the constitutional changes under Augustus and the response of various aspects of society. It attempts to determine why Augustus continued to alter his powers and roles within the state until 19BC, and what, if any, underlying purpose or intention can be observed.

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"It is also significant and worth noting the way in which the settlements served to link Augustus to the idea of the Republic. The Res Gestae ends with the grant of the title Patrem Patriae, illustrating the significance Augustus placed on this title, which is a perfect example of 'his greatest political achievement having promoted the development of a patriotism that combined the legacy of the Republic and his own accomplishments in preserving that legacy' thus linking the two intrinsically in the political culture. However, the settlements are more than simple assertions of his links to and reverence for ancestral customs. Through the settlements and accompanying propaganda there is a deliberate attempt to establish Augustus as the savior of the state. This important image of Augustus is highlighted by many events and sources."

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