Legitimacy and Power: Lessons from Rome

This chapter explores the challenges of passing significant legislation in the American political system, drawing parallels with historical events in ancient Rome. It highlights the importance of legitimacy in governance, contrasting effective strategies like those of Augustus with the pitfalls faced by tyrants seeking control through violence.

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