Comparatively peaceful warfare Masked by political strife Increasingly arbitrary decisions And capricious behaviour Alienation Decline and fall A unique status as a source of god like power Reinforcing the image as a demigod Stressed his own personal uniqueness Tendencies now increased to haughty proportions Ineffable sense of destiny Outstanding achievements Delusions of grandeur Desire to conquer the world Alienation Decline and fall Lustful and bruel habits Became second nature From a kindom of gold To one of iron and rust Decline and fall Consolidation of power Began a reign of terror Brutal misruel provokes civil strife Lapsing into insanity They formed a conspiracy To supplant him from the throne Contribute to his assassination Declared a public enemy A unique status as a source of god like power Reinforcing the image as a demigod Stressed his own personal uniqueness Tendencies now increased to haughty proportions Consolidation of power Began a reign of terror Brutal misruel provokes civil strife Lapsing into insanity Consolidation of power Began a reign of terror Brutal misruel provokes civil strife Lapsing into insanity Consolidation of power Began a reign of terror Brutal misruel provokes civil strife Lapsing into insanity