Philip Matyszak

Philip L. Matyszak is a British non-fiction author, primarily of historical works relating to ancient Rome.

Biography
Matyszak studied ancient history at Royal Holloway, University of London, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. He then studied Roman history at St John's College, Oxford, graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) degree. His doctoral thesis 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, Cambridge University.