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It sounds similar to the division between “math” and “maths”. It looks wrong depending on where you grew up.

We can compromise by switching to mathematic.

I’m very well acquainted, too, with matters mathematical.

I understand equations, both the simple and quadratical!

Seems like you've got a solid math grounding. If you're looking to expand on your history knowledge, I'd recommend taking a look at Creasy:

They were spoofing Modern Major General.

So was I :-)

Don’t you mean mathematics?