Description
Gore Vidal's masterful historical novel plunges into the tumultuous life of Emperor Julian, a figure who dared to challenge the ascendant tide of Christianity in the 4th century. Set against the backdrop of a world in religious flux, the narrative explores Julian's ambitious attempt to revive paganism and restore religious tolerance. Through the eyes of his contemporaries, the novel grapples with themes of faith, power, and the very foundations of Western civilization. Vidal's signature wit and intellectual rigor bring to life a pivotal moment in history, questioning the inevitability of religious change and the enduring legacy of a ruler who sought to forge a different path.
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paperback
Vintage
Published Aug 12, 2003
528 pages
ISBN: 9780375727061
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First Published
1964
Language
eng
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