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Julian
Julian
Author: Gore Vidal
A brilliant historical novel about the destinies of the Roman Empire under the guidance of Emperor Julian Augustus. Here was a recluse and a scholar who became a great military leader, as ascetic who preached the life of the senses, a fatalist who believed he would remake the world..he is endlessly fascinating.
ISBN: 448953
Publication Date: 1964
Pages: 431
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Publisher: Signet New American Library
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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