Title: Vergil's empire
Description: An interpretation of the political thought of Virgil's 'Aeneid', arguing that the book presents the theoretical foundations of a new political order. The book proceeds with a close analysis of the poem.
Subjects: Aeneas (Legendary character) in literature, History and criticism, Imperialism in literature, In literature, Latin Epic poetry, Latin Political poetry, Political and social views, Politics and literature, Virgil, in literature, Political poetry, history and criticism, Epic poetry, history and criticism, Rome, in literature
Places: Rome
People: Virgil