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Latin Script
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The script underwent significant structural transformations during the transition from the Republic to the Empire. The capital letters (or Majuscules) established during this period, characterized by rigid verticality and near-uniform stroke thickness, were optimized for monumental inscriptions and established a baseline for typographic assessment.
The Carolingian Standardization
The most significant standardization event occurred during the reign of Charlemagne (c. …