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Julian
Julian
Author: Gore Vidal
Julian the Apostate was the nephew of Emperor Constantine the Great. Julian ascended to the throne in A.D. 361, at the age of twenty-nine, and was murdered four years later after an unsuccessful attempt to rebuke Christianity and restore the worship of the old gods. Now this historical tapestry is brought to vibrant life by the dazzling talent o...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780451025630
ISBN-10: 0451025636
Publication Date: 2/19/1974
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Publisher: Signet
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Excellent for understanding history of early Christian period through Roman lens. I learned a lot and was fully engaged with this book.
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buzzby avatar reviewed Julian on + 6062 more book reviews
Back when I was more literate, 30 years ago, I researched the history behind this book. The main points are factually accurate. This should be required reading for all Christians who think that the religious takeover of the 4th century was benign or inevitable.
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Absorbing and quite provocative--a good read.
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The best of Gore Vidal. A revisionist histiry of the Roman Emperor and an irrestible read.
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A most interesting story based on the Roman Emperor, Julian Augustus. I found it riveting and facinating to learn about the way they lived back in Roman times.


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