What makes Greek and Roman literature great? How has classical literature influenced Western culture? What did Greek and Roman authors learn from each other? Richard Jenkyns is emeritus Professor of the Classical Tradition and the Public Orator at the University of Oxford. His books include Virgil's[...]

Fifteen royal weddings and thirty-eight coronations - Westminster Abbey will be the venue for a sixteenth royal wedding, that of Kate Middleton and Prince William. In this superb book, Jenkyns weaves together with wit and charm the significance of this iconic building and its history. Westminster Ab[...]