The Emperor Julian And His Generation: An Historical Picture (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430477563)

The book ""The Emperor Julian And His Generation: An Historical Picture"" by August Neander is a comprehensive historical account of the life and times of the Roman Emperor Julian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 361 to 363 AD. The book provides a detailed analysis of Julian's reign, his political and religious beliefs, and his impact on the Roman Empire. Neander delves deeply into Julian's early life, his education, and his conversion to paganism. He also examines Julian's efforts to revive paganism in the Roman Empire and his conflict with Christian leaders. The book explores the political and social context of Julian's reign, including the state of the Roman Empire during his rule, the role of the military and the aristocracy, and the impact of Julian's policies on the economy and society. In addition to Julian, Neander also provides a detailed portrait of the emperor's contemporaries, including philosophers, historians, and theologians. The book examines the intellectual and cultural climate of the Roman Empire during Julian's reign and the various debates and controversies that shaped the era. Overall, ""The Emperor Julian And His Generation: An Historical Picture"" is a rich and detailed historical account of one of the most fascinating periods in Roman history. It provides a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of Julian and his impact on the Roman Empire, as well as the broader social and cultural context of the era.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.

Author: August Neander
ISBN-10: 1430477563
ISBN-13: 9781430477563
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d