Julian

In "Julian," classicist Philip Freeman delves into the dramatic life of Flavius Claudius Julianus, the last Roman emperor to champion ancient paganism during his brief reign from 361 to 363. Despite being the nephew of Constantine the Great, the first Christian emperor, Julian sought to restore the old gods and reform the Roman administration, all while battling the rising influence of Christianity. Viewed as a tragic figure by some and a traitor by others, his story raises important questions about the impact of his reign on the course of history, particularly had he not met an untimely death.