Augustus knew that he had to play down the fact that he was king in all but name, after all, nearing this position had cost Caesar his life. ... Augustus' own conservative attitudes helped to keep up the Republican Façade and the support of the senators. Augustus tried to bring back dignity and responsibility to the senate. ... However, according to Tacitus, who states 'Under Augustus there was no opposition' the remaining senate failed to oppose Augustus, probably as any senators with opposing views had been removed. ... Hence, it could be argued that under Augustus, the senat...

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