This biography of the Roman statesman Cato the Younger (95-46 BC) explores the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures of the Roman Republic. Through a detailed examination of his political career, his writings, and his relationships with
Marcus Porcius Cato Uticensis, also known as Cato the Younger, was an influential conservative Roman senator during the late Republic. A staunch advocate for liberty and the preservation of the Republic's principles, he dedicated himself to protecting the traditional Roman values he believed were in decline. A noted orator and a follower of Stoicism, his scrupulous honesty and professed respect for tradition gave him a political following which he mobilised against powerful generals of his day, including Julius Caesar and Pompey.