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Concentrated Power
- Just two years after Caesar's assassination, the Romans were far from a republic.
- Power was concentrated in the hands of Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus.
Shifting Power Dynamics
- Lepidus, left in charge of Italy, became the odd man out in the triumvirate.
- The power dynamic shifted between Octavian and Antony after the Battle of Philippi.
Contrasting Roles
- Antony held the glamorous position in the East, aiming to conquer Parthia.
- Octavian had the difficult task of demobilizing veterans and finding them land.