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Cicero, Seneca, and the Transition from Republic to Empire

Political Theory 101

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Flexibility and Legitimation in the Roman State

This chapter explores the flexibility and adaptability of the Roman state in terms of its political theory and justifications, contrasting it with the less adaptable medieval political thought. It discusses the strategies of legitimation in the context of the Roman empire and the medieval period, highlighting the importance of flexibility and storytelling in state legitimation.

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