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The First Citizen: How Augustus Buried the Republic in Plain Sight
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Augustus called himself 'first citizen' — then quietly took absolute power without anyone having to admit it happened. This episode unpacks the most brilliant political reinvention in the ancient world.
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He called himself the first citizen. Not king.
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