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The Political Scene | The New Yorker cover image

America’s Founders Feared a Caesar. Has One Arrived?

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

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Echoes of History: Lessons for Modern Governance

This chapter explores the crucial role of understanding American history and the Constitution amidst declining civic knowledge. It draws parallels between the fall of the Roman Republic and today's political landscape, warning against the allure of authoritarianism and the risks of uninformed leadership.

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