I haven't either. Even Byzantine politics, which are known for
subterfuge by reputation, did not reach this level.
it *does* happen on a much smaller scale:
[1]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUcDdUG22JU
A fascinating recreation of Cicero and the first known
conspiracy trial, foundation for conspiracy accounts that
followed, whether real or fictional, for the next 2000 years.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUcDdUG22JU