Rome: Republic vs Empire (27 BCE)
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After decades of civil war, Rome faced the question of restoring the Republic or accepting Octavian's consolidated power. The Senate granted him the title Augustus, ending 500 years of republican government.
Accept Principate (Empire)
27 BCE
year
Roman governance for centuries
stakes
Octavian/Augustus
key advocates
Adopted — Roman Empire lasted 500+ years
outcome
Restore the Republic
27 BCE
year
Roman governance for centuries
stakes
Senate traditionalists
key advocates
Rejected — Republic was already hollowed out
outcome
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