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Philip Freeman Julian (Paperback) Ancient Lives. As emperor, Julian (331–363) set about reforming the administration, conquering new territories, and reviving ancient religions. Christian writers and historians have seen Julian much differently: as a traitor to God and violent oppressor of Christians. Further DetailsTitle: Julian Condition: New Subtitle: Rome's Last Pagan Emperor Author: Philip Freeman Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 0300281870 EAN: 9780300281873 ISBN: 9780300281873 Publisher: Yale University Press Genre: Biography Topic: History, Ancient History Release Date: 02/25/2025 Description: The tragic life of Julian, the last non-Christian emperor of Rome, by award-winning author Philip Freeman “When we think of ancient Rome, it’s impossible not to think of Christianity, one of its most notable exports—but what if it hadn’t been? This is the question provoked by classicist Philip Freeman in Julian , an appealing new entry in Yale’s Ancient Lives series, which tells the story of the old faith’s last imperial torchbearer.”—Anna Heyward, New York Times Book Review 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 (331–363) 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 willfully 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. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 216mm Item Length: 140mm Series: Ancient Lives Release Year: 2025 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
