Julian The Apostate

By Ralph Shirley

Book Overview

""Julian the Apostate"" is a biographical account of the Roman Emperor Julian, written by historian Ralph Shirley. Julian, who reigned from 361 to 363 CE, is known for his rejection of Christianity and his attempts to revive pagan religion in the Roman Empire. Shirley's book explores Julian's life, his education, his military campaigns, and his religious beliefs. The author also examines Julian's relationship with his predecessors, his court, and his enemies. The book provides a detailed insight into the political and religious landscape of the Roman Empire during Julian's reign, as well as the ideological conflicts that shaped his rule. Overall, ""Julian the Apostate"" is a comprehensive and engaging read for anyone interested in Roman history or the religious and philosophical debates of the ancient world.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425369960
• ISBN13: 9781425369965
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"