Julian The Apostate

By Ralph Shirley

Book Overview

""Julian the Apostate"" is a biography of the Roman Emperor Julian, written by Ralph Shirley. Julian was a controversial figure in Roman history, known for his attempt to revive pagan religion and philosophy in a time when Christianity was becoming the dominant religion of the empire. Shirley's book explores Julian's life and reign, from his childhood in the imperial court to his ascension to the throne and his subsequent attempts to reverse the spread of Christianity. The book also delves into Julian's military campaigns, his relationship with his advisors, and his eventual death in battle against the Persians. Shirley's writing is informative and engaging, providing a comprehensive look at one of the most fascinating figures 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162862289
• ISBN13: 9781162862286
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"