The Last Pagans of Rome
- ISBN-10
- 019986621X
- ISBN-13
- 9780199866212
- Category
- Christianity and other religions
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Author
- Alan Cameron
Description
This title provides a detailed portrait of pagan society during the pivotal fourth and early fifth centuries. The subject of the book is not the conversion of the last pagans but rather the duration, nature, and consequences of their survival.
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