Describe and analyze the political, military, and cultural achievements of Augustus and Charlemagne. What is the significance of these two individuals in the history of ancient Rome and early medieval Europe, respectively?
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-Political power was based on control over the army and financial resources.-27 BC he restored the rule of the roman empire to the senate and the roman people.-Two republican titles_ Tribune of the People and Proconsul-Cultural achievement was improving morals by creating laws to regulate marriage and family life.-Fostered religious and moral revival by repairing temples.-Declared war against Cleopatra in 32 BC and won a naval victory that led him to being the master of the entire roman world.Charlemagne_-His military achievements include his victory over the germanic tribes in Saxon in 775.-Defeated duke, conquered saxony, and many other territories.-Advocated human rights-Made space for new laws and had respect for various cultures.-Patron of the Arts-Unified Western Europe and laid the foundation of Modern Germany.-Created a system of administration which impacted the d
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