... empire. Literature flourished with writers. The empire expanded under Augustus with his generals subduing Spain, Gaul, Pannonia, and Dalmatia. He annexed Egypt and most of southwestern Europe up to the Danube River. After his death, the people the Roman Empire worshipped Augustus as a god. While Augustus was ruling, Roman Empire had one of the most peaceful periods in its long history. He personally gave lots of his wealth to the citizens of Empire. His laws and regulations created a great economy which, in return, made his Empire survive for centuries. Augustus created the basic government structure. Rome achieved great glory under Octavian/Augustus. He restored peace after 100 years of civil war; maintained an honest government and a sound currency system; extended the highway system connecting Rome with its far-flung empire; developed an efficient postal service; fostered free trade among the provinces The reforms of Augustus as well as his long ...

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