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Less "explain" than "describe," but some fine maps nonetheless from various sources. The impact of the Roman Empire on Europe, even today, would be hard to overstate.\ufeff<\/div>\n

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40 maps that explain the Roman Empire<\/a>
\n 2000 years ago today, the Roman Emperor Augustus died. His reign marked the start of a 200-year period of peace and prosperity for the empire.\n <\/p>\n

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Less "explain" than "describe," but some fine maps nonetheless from various sources. The impact of the Roman Empire on Europe, even today, would be hard to overstate.\ufeff 40 maps that explain the Roman Empire 2000 years ago today, the Roman Emperor Augustus died. 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