The Last Pagan: Julian the Apostate and the Death of the Ancient World

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The book explores the life of Emperor Julian, the last significant challenger to Christianity in the fourth century. It charts his transformation from a Christian upbringing to a dedicated pagan leader, aiming to revive paganism as the primary faith in Rome. Julian's violent death marked a pivotal moment in history, leading to a widespread suppression of pagan practices by the Church. Through extensive analysis of Julian's writings, the author suggests that his extended reign could have profoundly altered the trajectory of Western culture and religion.