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Livia: Empress of Rome

The Ancients

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Augustus, Livia, and the Heirs of Intrigue

This chapter examines the political maneuvers of Augustus and Livia in the face of familial tragedies during the 20s BC, particularly after the death of Marcellus. It explores the challenges of succession and the dark cloud of suspicion surrounding the fates of Augustus's adopted heirs, culminating in the rise of Tiberius amid conspiracy theories and public intrigue.

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