After graduating with a bachelor of science from West Point in 1982, Matthew Moten went on to obtain a Ph.D. in history from Rice University. In 2002, he was selected as an academy professor for the history department at West Point and served in this capacity until his retirement. Matthew Moten enjoys reading as a favorite pastime. Some of his favorite works are the books of the Aubrey-Maturin series.

1. Matthew Moten

2.  After graduating with a bachelor of science from
West Point in 1982, Matthew Moten went on to
obtain a Ph.D. in history from Rice University. In
2002, he was selected as an academy professor
for the history department at West Point and
served in this capacity until his retirement. Matthew
Moten enjoys reading as a favorite pastime. Some
of his favorite works are the books of the Aubrey-
Maturin series.
Author Patrick O'Brian wrote the Aubrey-Maturin
series of historical novels.

3.  The critically acclaimed novels are set in the
Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. The
series is made up of 20 volumes, and centers
on the friendship between Jack Aubrey, a
naval officer, and Stephen Maturin, a
physician and spy.
The 10th book in the series, The Far Side of
the World, was adapted into the film Master
and Commander, directed by Peter Weir. The
film stars Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany,
and was nominated for 10 Oscars.