{"product_id":"julian","title":"Julian","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook Specification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9780349147147\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePages: 544\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBook Cover: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBook Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJulian is a masterful historical novel by Gore Vidal, chronicling the life and reign of Julian the Apostate, one of Rome’s most fascinating and controversial emperors. A brilliant blend of politics, philosophy, and religion, this bestseller is considered one of Vidal’s greatest literary achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJulian, the nephew of Constantine the Great, rose to power in the fourth century and made it his mission to revive paganism and halt the spread of Christianity. A military genius comparable to Caesar and Alexander, Julian was also a scholar and philosopher, deeply devoted to the classical gods of Hellenism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA vivid portrayal of ancient Rome’s political and religious upheaval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn intimate psychological study of a ruler driven by idealism and intellect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA richly imagined and historically grounded narrative filled with wit and drama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA compelling examination of power, belief, and rebellion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite ruling for only four years, Julian left a legacy of bold ideas and compassionate governance—before his untimely and suspicious death at just 32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Gore Vidal, a writer of lustrous and fabulously readable prose, was always ahead of his time.” — Stephen Fry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJulian is more than a novel—it is a vivid reimagining of classical antiquity and a powerful meditation on faith, empire, and individual conviction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxfordbookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45042555257011,"sku":"9780349147147","price":719.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/4164\/4723\/files\/81oe8CmuUFL._SL1500.jpg?v=1762861765","url":"https:\/\/oxfordbookstore.com\/products\/julian","provider":"Oxfordbookstore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}