Quote Originally Posted by Zaknafien
I havent but I probably could. More precisely I would say that the early Principate of Augustus would be most similar to the early Nazi regime. Charismatic, energetic and brilliant leader, full-swing propaganda machine that is designed to worship the cult of the state, rampant racism and fear of outside 'evil doers', and an increasingly important military-industrial complex.
Interesting that you chose the nazi regime, surely one of the European Imerial powers would also be a fit, maybe even a better one?