In a manner similar to methods which were used by republicans, historians point to the Emperor's virtues as an example to be followed, although none go so far as to advocate a restoration of the monarchy.
De forma semellante ós métodos usados polos propios republicanos, os historiadores resaltaron as virtudes do emperador como un exemplo a seguir, aínda que ningún chegou a avogar pola restauración da monarquía.