Publisher's Synopsis
""Select Works of the Emperor Julian V1: And Some Pieces of the Sophist Libanius"" is a book that features a collection of writings by the Roman Emperor Julian, also known as Julian the Apostate, and some works by the Greek sophist, Libanius. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing Julian's most significant works, including his letters, speeches, and essays. These works provide insight into Julian's reign as emperor and his attempt to revive paganism in the Roman Empire. The second part of the book features selected pieces from Libanius, a prominent orator and teacher of rhetoric in the 4th century AD. These pieces include speeches, letters, and essays that offer a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the time. Overall, the book provides an important historical and literary resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the life and times of Julian and the wider context of the late Roman Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
