The Birth of the Roman Empire

The causes for the decline and collapse of the Roman republic are as studied (and debated) as the causes for the eventual collapse of the Roman empire. But while looking at the reasons why the republic atrophied, we must not neglect the most obvious cause of its end - that Augustus seized power and instituted reforms that crippled the independence of republican institutions. This history documentary explores the dynamic political world of the early principate and looks at how Augustus was able to succeed where Caesar had failed and radically transform Rome forever. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @tribunatespqr   00:00 - How Liberty Dies 04:30 - Consuls & Elections: Death by 1000 Cuts 11:14 - Building a Military Monarchy 16:30 - The Unseen Power of Propaganda Related Content: Exploitation and the End of the Roman Republic -    • The Price of Power: Exploitation and the E...   Augustus and Censorship -    • Knowledge, Power and Censorship: The Libra...   Augustus' Political Assassinations -    • Augustus the Butcher?: Proscriptions of th...   Ancient Sources: The Annals - Tacitus Roman History - Cassius Dio The Twelve Caesars - Suetonius Modern Sources: Consulship and Consuls Under Augustus - Frederic Hurlet Rome: Empire of the Eagles - Neil Faulkner Roman Power: A Thousand Hears of Empire - W.V. Harris Augustus: The Life of Rome's First Emperor - Anthony Everitt Ten Caesars - Barry Strauss Support us on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tribunate... Branding and design by Kate Hillstead: katehillstead.com Host sculpture portraits by Daisydewdles: instagram.com/daisydewdles #spqr #history #election