Philip Mathew

Philip Mathew

Biography

Professor Phil Mathew was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He holds a graduate degree in World History from Norwich University in Vermont and teaches history at Joliet Junior College.

His research interests focus on the military and political history of Ancient Greece and Rome. In particular he is interested in the impact of war on society, the relationship between soldiers and their commanders, intelligence gathering in the Roman army, and Alexander the Great. He is also interested in the history of the Roman imperial families, Roman Britain, Roman Judaea and Roman Egypt.

His capstone in graduate school focused on the use of Military Intelligence in Julius Caesar's army during the Gallic War. Professor Mathew is committed to furthering his knowledge of history and staying on the forefront with the latest scholarship in the field of ancient history. He is a member of the Association of Ancient Historians, the Society for Classical Studies, and The Society for the Study of the Crusades and the Latin East.

Education

  • MA in History, Norwich University

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Soldier and Society in Roman Egypt: A Social History
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Soldier and Society in Roman Egypt: A Social History

For many years, there have been many studies done on the Roman army. Many of the general studies...
Domitian’s Rome and the Augustan Legacy
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Domitian’s Rome and the Augustan Legacy

The Flavian dynasty has often been portrayed in a positive light except for its final emperor, Domitian. The...
Nero: Emperor and Court
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Nero: Emperor and Court

Of the many emperors of Rome, there is one who has been given considerable attention and is often portrayed in a negative...
The Ghosts of Cannae: Hannibal and the Darkest Hour of the Roman Republic
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The Ghosts of Cannae: Hannibal and the Darkest Hour of the Roman Republic

In history, famous battles define the generalship and reputation of military leaders...
Cynisca of Sparta
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Cynisca of Sparta

Cynisca of Sparta (b. c. 440 BCE) was a Spartan royal princess who became the first female Olympic champion. Defying the traditional...
The Desecration of the Statues of Hermes, 415 BCE
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The Desecration of the Statues of Hermes, 415 BCE

On 7 June 415 BCE, various statues of the god Hermes were desecrated in Athens. The Peloponnesian War...
The Hyphasis Mutiny
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The Hyphasis Mutiny

The so-called Hyphasis Mutiny was a conflict between Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE) and his army following their victory...
Marian Reforms
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Marian Reforms

The Marian Reforms were a set of the reforms introduced to the Roman army in the late 2nd century BCE by Roman general and politician...
Vatican Bust of Gaius Marius
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Vatican Bust of Gaius Marius

A 1st Century BCE marble bust attributed to Roman politician Gaius Marius (c. 157-86 BCE). From the Vatican Museum.

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