Julian: A Historical Novel
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Small portion missing from top section of DJ spine
Julian: A Historical Novel by Gore Vidal transports readers to the tumultuous fourth century A.D., chronicling the life and reign of the Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate. This meticulously researched work of historical fiction reconstructs Julian's intellectual journey, his rejection of Christianity, and his ambitious, ultimately doomed, attempt to restore paganism to the Roman Empire. Vidal masterfully presents the political intrigue, philosophical debates, and military campaigns that defined Julian's era, offering a vivid portrait of a complex and controversial figure. The narrative captures the emperor's wit, his profound convictions, and the tragic irony of his short but impactful rule, illustrating the clash of ancient traditions with emerging religious power. This compelling account details a pivotal moment in Western history through the eyes of one of its most enigmatic leaders.
Author: Gore Vidal
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, BOOK SOCIETY CHOICE
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Small portion missing from top section of DJ spine
Julian: A Historical Novel by Gore Vidal transports readers to the tumultuous fourth century A.D., chronicling the life and reign of the Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate. This meticulously researched work of historical fiction reconstructs Julian's intellectual journey, his rejection of Christianity, and his ambitious, ultimately doomed, attempt to restore paganism to the Roman Empire. Vidal masterfully presents the political intrigue, philosophical debates, and military campaigns that defined Julian's era, offering a vivid portrait of a complex and controversial figure. The narrative captures the emperor's wit, his profound convictions, and the tragic irony of his short but impactful rule, illustrating the clash of ancient traditions with emerging religious power. This compelling account details a pivotal moment in Western history through the eyes of one of its most enigmatic leaders.