"The Works of the Emperor Julian, Vol. 1" by Emperor of Rome Julian unveils the life and times of a Roman Emperor during the early 1900's. This historical work dives into Julian's speeches, laying bare his philosophical views and his ambition to revive paganism while ruling the Empire. It meticulously examines the emperor's accomplishments in both military campaigns and administrative reforms, highlighting his complicated interactions with the emerging dominance and power of Christianity. Beginning with his rise to power, the account portrays Julian's formative years and the environment that paved his way to the throne amidst political plots. It recounts his military victories against formidable Germanic tribes, his intellectual development under leading philosophers, and his endorsement of Hellenistic and neo-Platonist philosophy, with the initial speech honoring Emperor Constantius.
The Works of the Emperor Julian, Vol. 1
By Emperor of Rome Julian
A Roman Emperor's life unfolds through his own words, revealing his quest to restore ancient beliefs amidst a world changing with emerging faiths and warring factions.
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About the AuthorJulian was the Caesar of the West from 355 to 360 and Roman emperor from 361 to 363, as well as a notable philosopher and author in Greek. His rejection of Christianity, and his promotion of Neoplatonic Hellenism in its place, caused him to be remembered as Julian the Apostate in Christian tradition. He is sometimes referred to as Julian the Philosopher.
Julian was the Caesar of the West from 355 to 360 and Roman emperor from 361 to 363, as well as a notable philosopher and author in Greek. His rejection of Christianity, and his promotion of Neoplatonic Hellenism in its place, caused him to be remembered as Julian the Apostate in Christian tradition. He is sometimes referred to as Julian the Philosopher.
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