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Julian
Rome’s Last Pagan Emperor
Series: Ancient Lives
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Julian
The tragic life of Julian, the last non-Christian emperor of Rome, by award-winning author Philip Freeman
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The tragic life of Julian, the last non-Christian emperor of Rome, by award-winning author Philip Freeman.
Flavius Claudius Julianus, or Julian the Apostate, ruled Rome as sole emperor for just a year and a half, from 361 to 363, but during that time he turned the world upside down. Although a nephew of Constantine the Great, the first Christian emperor of Rome, Julian fought to return Rome to the old gods who had led his ancestors to build their vast empire.
As emperor, Julian set about reforming the administration, conquering new territories, and reviving ancient religions. He was scorned in his time for repudiating Christianity and demonized as an apostate for wilfully rejecting Christ.
Through the centuries, Julian has been viewed by many as a tragic figure who sought to save Rome from its enemies and the corrupting influence of Christianity. Christian writers and historians have seen Julian much differently: as a traitor to God and violent oppressor of Christians.
Had Julian not been killed by a random Persian spear, he might well have changed all of history.
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Julian by Philip Freeman has been well-received for providing an engaging narrative on the last pagan emperor of Rome. Reviewers praise the book for its meticulous and unsentimental portrayal, offering a clearer image of this complex historical figure. It's described as an excellent primer, effectively setting the context for Julian's reign and exploring his resistance to Christianity.
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ISBN: 9780300256642
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 November 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Illustration: 1 b-w illus.
Audience: Professional and scholarly
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Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 168
About the Author
Philip Freeman is Fletcher Jones Chair and professor of the humanities at Pepperdine University. His books include Hannibal: Rome’s Greatest Enemy, Alexander the Great, and Julius Caesar.
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