James Chlup

James Chlup is an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba, where he teaches in the Department of Classics within the Faculty of Arts. His academic career spans multiple institutions, having earned a PhD in Latin from Durham University, an MA in Ancient History from Dalhousie University, and a BA (Honours) in Classics from the University of New Brunswick.

• Specializes in Roman history (Middle to Late Republic, 250-30 BCE)
• Research focuses on Greek/Latin historiography, military manuals, and biographical traditions
• Currently working on a commentary of Plutarch's Life of Crassus and related articles on Frontinus, Appian, and Roman decapitation practices

Chlup's publications reveal particular interest in ancient military theory, exempla tradition, and intertextual relationships between Plutarch's Lives. He has co-edited volumes on Greek and Roman military manuals while maintaining active research into Roman imperialism and its literary representations. His work frequently bridges classical texts with contemporary political theory frameworks.

As a member of the Department of Classics, Chlup teaches diverse courses spanning:

• Greek and Roman mythology
• Ancient history surveys
• Latin language instruction (beginner to advanced)
• Specialized seminars on Roman Republic topics