#443 – Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire – Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

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The culture and history of the Mediterranean basin, the Western world, and even global history itself were all profoundly shaped and influenced by the actions and legacy of Octavian. He was the founder of the Roman Empire, and we still live today in the world that he created. So what, on the political side of things, and maybe beyond, what is the political system that he created?