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Who Was Julian? Rome’s Last Pagan Emperor

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Julian: The Last Pagan Emperor of Rome

The chapter explores the life of Julian, Rome's final pagan emperor, touching on his background in philosophy, reasons for rejecting Christianity, and attempts to revitalize pagan religions to rival Christianity. It discusses his complex dynamic of being viewed as an apostate or a philosopher, his adept imitation of Christian practices, and efforts at centralizing pagan beliefs despite challenges from various cults and local gods. The chapter also delves into Julian's governance style, focusing on simplifying government structures, suppressing Christianity, and emphasizing military matters in his brief reign from 361 to 363.

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