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He found himself at the head of a new monarchy; and he was more solicitous to confirm it by the institutions of sound policy than to extend the bounds of its dominion.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “He found himself at the head of a new monarchy; and he was more solicitous to confirm it by the institutions of sound…”
Editor's note · Context
This statement highlights Augustus's focus on consolidating his power rather than seeking territorial expansion.
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