G. W. Bowersock
Julian the Apostate
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674488823
- author:
- G. W. Bowersock
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 152
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Julian the Apostate by Glen Warren Bowersock offers a concise and insightful exploration of one of antiquity's most enigmatic figures. The author presents a detailed analysis of Julian's life, tracing his early years, military campaigns in Gaul, and eventual rise to power. This study is based on an evaluation of ancient sources, including the testimony of friends and enemies, as well as the writings of the emperor himself. Bowersock examines Julian's religious revolution, revealing how the emperor's fervent espousal of a lost cause placed intolerable demands on pagans, Jews, and Christians alike.
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