Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of many books on classical civilization, including Chronicle of the Roman Republic, The Sons of Caesar, Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day, Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day, Lives of the Romans (with Joanne Berry), Legionary, Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World, Ancient Magic and The Greek and Roman Myths.
'Pacy and compelling ... Matyzak tells the stories stylishly and well' - Sunday Times 'A highly readable gallop through a number of major military crises in Roman history ... good, clear, narrative style' - Sunday Telegraph 'An easy book to dip into ... accurate and entertaining' - BBC History