Delphi Complete Works of Julian (Illustrated)

Delphi Complete Works of Julian (Illustrated)
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Publisher : Delphi Classics
Total Pages : 2173
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ISBN-10 : 9781786563910
ISBN-13 : 1786563916
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Download or read book Delphi Complete Works of Julian (Illustrated) written by Julian the Apostate and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2017-09-09 with total page 2173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A man of unusually complex character, Julian the Apostate was a military commander, philosopher, social reformer and man of letters. He was the last non-Christian ruler of the Roman Empire and it was his wish to bring the Empire back to its ancient Roman values in order to save it from ‘dissolution’. He purged the top-heavy state bureaucracy and attempted to revive traditional Roman religious practices at the expense of Christianity. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents Julian’s complete extant works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Julian's life and works * Features the complete extant works of Julian, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introductions to the texts * Features Wilmer C. Wright’s translation, previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition of Julian * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the works you want to read with individual contents tables * Includes Julian's rare fragments, first time in digital print * Provides a special dual English and Greek text of the major works, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph – ideal for students * Features a bonus biography – learn about Julian's ancient world * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set CONTENTS: The Translations ORATIONS LETTERS TO THEMISTIUS TO THE SENATE AND PEOPLE OF ATHENS TO A PRIEST THE CAESARS MISOPOGON LETTERS EPIGRAMS AGAINST THE GALILAEANS FRAGMENTS The Greek Texts LIST OF GREEK TEXTS The Dual Texts DUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXTS The Biography INTRODUCTION TO JULIAN by Wilmer C. Wright Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles


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