David Gwynn
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first heard Sep 2026
last heard 2d ago
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But the major reason, single reason, the Roman Empire lasts so long is that the Romans did bring an improved standard of living, improved culture, the roads, the trade networks, across the region they ruled, to the extent that over time, almost the entire population of the empire call themselves Romans.
They adopt it as part of their identity, with of course major implications for
To Western culture.
You don't impose language just by killing people.
Latin became the base language because it was the universal language.
A lot of politicians promise they'll bring a golden age.
Augustus actually did.
Augustus casts a phenomenal shadow.
Because the empire he built is still largely intact 400 years later.
And it's of course because the empire lasts that you get all of this, what has Rome done for us?
This incredible legacy.
He's a spinopter, he's an image builder, but it's an image with substance, not just with fluff.
You've got to strike a balance between being ruthless with being diplomatic.
You've got to trust people to do their jobs around you.
How many dictators rule for 45 years and die in their beds?
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