Jonathan Roth

Jonathan Roth is a Professor in the Department of History at San Jose State University's College of Social Sciences. His research focuses on ancient military strategies, particularly Roman counterinsurgency and the impact of military technology across world history.

Current projects include a book exploring the applicability of modern counterinsurgency theories to ancient contexts and a textbook analyzing "military revolutions" and their cultural implications. Roth emphasizes the universality of military and revolutionary dynamics while critiquing postmodernist and quasi-Marxist historiographical approaches.

Roth's work is influenced by his father's academic-military background and his own six-year service in the Army National Guard. He advocates for stronger institutional research support, criticizing San Jose State University's current neglect in this area.