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Use Of Propaganda In Res Gestae And Julius Caesar

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There seems to be a prevalent trope in ruler of the ancient world. Leaders of this era all seem to be obsessed with their own excellence and accomplishments, expressing largely this egotism in self-referential written propaganda. For instance, such a tone and intention is found in Res Gestae, written by Caesar Augustus, successor of Julius Caesar. Res Gestae was written by Augustus in the year of his death. Augustus knew that before he passed away he had to leave a testament of his greatness, which stressed a specific person who people would find honorable. Simply in Augustus’ language his egotism can be deducted, for he never lends to credit on his triumphs to anyone else but himself. Augustus says “I conquered…”, “I waged many wars…” or “I

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