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Augustus' Shift in Focus
- Augustus never fully recovered from the loss of three legions in the Teutoburg Forest.
- This defeat shifted his focus from expansion to securing his legacy.
Agrippa's Urban Planning
- Agrippa, besides his military leadership, acted as Augustus' chief urban planner.
- He even stepped down from the cursus honorum to take on city improvement projects.
Tax Collection Reform
- Roman tax collection under the Republic was rife with corruption and extortion.
- Augustus reformed this by employing professional tax collectors and a reasonable tax code.