The parallels between the Emperor Augustus and today’s ‘strong man’ politicians like Donald Trump are impossible to ignore, according to historical novelist and former political journalist Robert Harris.
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The parallels between the Emperor Augustus and today’s ‘strong man’ politicians like Donald Trump are impossible to ignore, according to historical novelist and former political journalist Robert Harris.
He’s been talking to us for the latest episode of Ways to Change the World about his latest political thriller Agrippa – who was Augustus’s best friend – and why its message of ambition, statecraft and betrayal goes far wider than the ancient world.
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