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Episode XCIX - Q and A IV

Emperors of Rome

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Roman Empire

Would they have liked the insular, kind of protectionist aspect of trump? Would they be pro rome? See, i don't think so. I guess this is like some of the complaints we are getting at the upper levels of the civil service with the trump administration. They're not happy with his behavior. Plus, especially after the fact, people tend to look at can honour and glory in being a strong emperor who moves beyond the bounds of empire. For the romans, it was great and glorious and en though we have a more balanced picture of someone like hadrian.

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