""Julian the Apostate"" is a historical biography written by Ralph Shirley that tells the story of Julian, the last pagan emperor of Rome. The book covers Julian's life and reign, from his childhood and education to his rise to power and eventual death. It explores his attempts to revive paganism and restore it as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire, despite the growing influence of Christianity. The book also delves into Julian's military campaigns, his political and philosophical beliefs, and his complex ...
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""Julian the Apostate"" is a historical biography written by Ralph Shirley that tells the story of Julian, the last pagan emperor of Rome. The book covers Julian's life and reign, from his childhood and education to his rise to power and eventual death. It explores his attempts to revive paganism and restore it as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire, despite the growing influence of Christianity. The book also delves into Julian's military campaigns, his political and philosophical beliefs, and his complex relationships with the people around him, including his family, advisors, and enemies. Through extensive research and analysis, Shirley provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Julian as a complex and fascinating figure in Roman history.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: New God and Other Essays, by Ralph Shirley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766138704.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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