His Life and Legacy — More Myth than Reality? Augustus was instrumental in creating the Rome we know today and despite Tacitus’ feelings otherwise, the time has come to regard Augustus for what he was: the great savior of Rome. Despite his arrogance and early displays of bloodlust, Augustus was far from a power-hungry killer…
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U.S. Influence in Post-World War II Latin America
The Monroe Doctrine was Alive and Well The United States and Latin America have had tumultuous relationships since each won independence in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Following World War II, the world’s economy entered into a period of significant growth. The Marshall Plan saw massive U.S. investment in war-torn Western Europe, which…