The death of Constantine the Great, a convert to Christianity, is followed by a bloody purge of his relatives. His nephew Julian, one of the survivors, eventually becomes emperor and tries to restore traditional Roman values of polytheism and religious tolerance. But his rule is brief, and once he is gone Christianity becomes the official religion of Empire. This must-read account offers a uniquely Asian perspective on this turbulent period.

*CONTENTS*
Preface
Mid-4th-Century Roman Empire
Principal members of the bloodline of Constantine
Chapter One: Emperor Constantius
Chapter Two: Emperor Julian
Chapter Three: Bishop Ambrose
Chronology
References
About the Series and Author