Graham Wrightson

Graham Wrightson is an Associate Professor of History at the School of American and Global Studies, South Dakota State University. His research focuses on ancient and medieval military history, particularly Alexander the Great, Hellenistic warfare, tactical manuals, and military strategies in Greece, Rome, and medieval England. He advises the History Honors Society, History Club, and Ultimate Frisbee Club while serving on university committees.

• Education: M.A. (2004) University of Cambridge; M.A. (2006) and Ph.D. (2013) University of Calgary
• Professional Memberships: Association of Ancient Historians, American Philological Association

His research emphasizes battle tactics, Hellenistic generalship, and combined arms warfare. Recent publications include analyses of Alexander’s adaptive tactics, Macedonian phalanx command structures, and the failure of combined arms at Magnesia. He co-edits volumes on ancient warfare and contributes to journals like Ancient Warfare.

Teaching spans courses on Western Civilization, ancient Greece/Rome, medieval Europe, and experiential military history. Current projects include a monograph on the Third Macedonian War and a edited volume on ancient battle studies.