Philip L. Matyszak is a British non-fiction author, primarily of historical works relating to
ancient Rome
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Biography
Matyszak studied ancient history at
Royal Holloway, University of London
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, graduating with a
Bachelor of Arts
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(BA) degree.
He then studied Roman history at
St John's College, Oxford, graduating with a
Doctor of Philosophy
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(DPhil) degree.
His
doctoral thesis
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submitted in 1993, and was titled "Dominance in the Roman senate from Sulla to the Principate".
Matyszak's first career was as a journalist.
In addition to being a professional author, he also teaches ancient history for the
Institute of Continuing Education
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,
Cambridge University
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Non literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge.
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[Philip Matyszak, ''The Enemies of Rome'', dustjacket]
Published works
References
External links
Personal websitePhilip Matyszakin Amazon
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English classical scholars
Alumni of St John's College, Oxford
Living people
People from Zvishavane
Year of birth missing (living people)
Academics of the Institute of Continuing Education