Administrative efficiency under Augustus from "summary" of History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
The reign of Augustus was marked by a significant improvement in the administrative efficiency of the Roman Empire. Under his rule, the government was reorganized with a focus on simplicity and clarity. The cumbersome machinery of the Republic was simplified and streamlined, allowing for more effective governance. Augustus consolidated power in his own hands, centralizing authority and eliminating the chaotic and often inefficient system of checks and balances that had characterized the Republic. This centralization of power allowed for quicker decision-making and more efficient implementation of policies. Furthermore, Augustus introduced a system of efficient communication throughou...
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