80: Philip Augustus

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Philip the Fair begins his reign with a strange, robot-like attitude and a fevered dedication to restoring the glory of France. As naval skirmishes in the channel escalate with the most unusual war tactics, Philip is faced with his first real challenge as leader: a showdown with ...  Show more

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After attaining power, Augustus set about reforming the Empire.