Julian The Apostate And The Duke Of Mercia: Historical Dramas (1858)

""Julian The Apostate And The Duke Of Mercia: Historical Dramas"" is a book written by Aubrey De Vere and published in 1858. The book is a collection of two historical dramas, the first one being about the Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate and the second one about the Duke of Mercia. The first drama centers around the life of Julian, who was the last non-Christian ruler of the Roman Empire. The play explores Julian's struggle to hold onto his pagan beliefs in a world that was rapidly becoming Christianized. It also delves into his military campaigns and his eventual death in battle. The second drama is about the Duke of Mercia, who was a powerful Anglo-Saxon ruler in the 8th century. The play follows his rise to power and his eventual downfall at the hands of the invading Danes. Overall, ""Julian The Apostate And The Duke Of Mercia: Historical Dramas"" is a fascinating look into two important historical figures and the times in which they lived. De Vere's writing is engaging and provides a vivid picture of the political and social climates of ancient Rome and Anglo-Saxon England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.