{"product_id":"julian-romes-last-pagan-emperor-paperback","title":"Julian: Rome's Last Pagan Emperor - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhilip Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe tragic life of Julian, the last non-Christian emperor of Rome, by award-winning author Philip Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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 \u003ci\u003eJulian\u003c\/i\u003e, an appealing new entry in Yale's Ancient Lives series, which tells the story of the old faith's last imperial torchbearer.\"--Anna Heyward, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilip Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e is Fletcher Jones Chair and professor of the humanities at Pepperdine University. His books include \u003ci\u003eHannibal: Rome's Greatest Enemy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlexander the Great\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJulius Caesar\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.2 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 21, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52792072929613,"sku":"9780300281873","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/gAruUAA8oL9780300281873.webp?v=1763474029","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/julian-romes-last-pagan-emperor-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}