A comprehensive biography of the Roman Emperor Julian, who ruled from 361 to 363 AD, this book offers a detailed look at the life and times of one of the most fascinating figures of the late Roman Empire. Drawing on a wide range of historical sources, Alice Gardner paints a vivid portrait of Julian as a philosopher, military leader, and political reformer, shedding new light on this often-misunderstood figure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.