Писма

by Julian, Владимир Атанасов (Translator)

Since 1923 the Sammlung Tusculum has published authoritative editions of Greek and Latin works together with a German translation. The original texts are comprehensively annotated, and feature an introductory chapter. In the new volumes, additional essays delve into specific aspects of the works, illuminating their historical context and reception to the present day. The high academic quality of the new editions together with clearly written essays and annotations make the Sammlung Tusculum essential reading for students who are discovering an ancient author for the first time as well as professional scholars who would like to gain a deeper understanding of specific aspects of a given work. Moreover, the series is ideal for lay readers who would like to engage with antiquity through a reliable German translation. The series contains over 270 titles, available in print and eBook editions, making previously out-of-print titles and rarities available again for the first time. In order to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the series, De Gruyter is proud to present Tusculum Online , an eBook package which contains all titles that appeared between 1923 and 2013 - a fitting tribute to an important part of German publishing history. For more information, please see www.degruyter.com/tusculum

Genres: Ancient History, History

184 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1962

About the author

Julian (Flavius Claudius Iulianus) "the Apostate", Roman Emperor, lived 331 or 332 to 363 CE. Born and educated in Constantinople as a Christian, after a precarious childhood he devoted himself to literature and philosophy and became a pagan, studying in various Greek cities. In 355 his cousin Emperor Constantius called him from Athens to the court at Milan, entitled him "Caesar", and made him governor of Gaul. Julian restored Gaul to prosperity and good government after the ravages of the Alamanni (he overthrew them at the battle of Strassburg in 357) and other Germans. Between 357 and 361 Julian's own soldiers, refusing to serve in the East at Constantius's orders, nearly involved Julian in war with Constantius—who however died in 361 so that Julian became sole Emperor of the Roman world. He began many reforms and proclaimed universal toleration in religion but pressed for the restoration of the older pagan worships. In 362–363 he prepared at Constantinople and then at Antioch for his expedition against Persia ruled by Shapur II. He died of a wound received in desperate battle.

Reviews

[Калоян Захариев · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Юлиан - Писма" е може би най-глупавото и неинформативно заглавие на книга, което съм виждал. Би следвало да се нарича "Служебна и лична кореспонденция на император Флавий Клавдий Юлиан или наричан още император Юлиан Апостат (Отстъпника)". Останах очарован. За пръв път в ръцете ми попада такова нещо. От тази кореспонденция можеш да научиш много неща за Юлиан и някак да го видиш като човешко същество, а не като снимка на каменен бюст в някой учебник по история. Едно от писмата е насочено към братовчед му Констанций, с което го уведомява, че се е провъзгласил за император и няма смисъл последния (действащ император към момента) да упорства на така създалата се ситуация. Това е нещо, което кара всеки любител на историята на настръхне. Това бяха едни отлично похарчени 5 лв. за покупка на книга на старо.

[EU · Rating 3 out of 5]

Il est intéressant de pouvoir compléter par ces lettres la lecture de la biographie de Julien par Lucien Jerphagnon. On y trouve ainsi directement la voix de ce personnage hors du commun, aux exigences trop élevées pour son temps mais aussi incapable de comprendre que la progression du christianisme ne céderait pas devant la raison. Face à l’intolérance de la religion montante, sa tentative de restauration était vouée à l’échec.
Bref, ce recueil de lettres est un utile complément à d’autres lectures sur cette période, et c’est pour cela que je ne mets que 3 étoiles. Sans autre apport contextuel que la maigre introduction, il ne se suffit pas à lui-même.

[Georgi Kolarov · Rating 5 out of 5]

чудесно допълнение към романа.

[Damien Tournay · Rating 4 out of 5]

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