Rome's Last Citizen

The Life and Legacy of Cato, Mortal Enemy of Caesar

Book • 2012

Mentioned by

Recommended by

Alex Petkus

as the best modern book about Cato.

Mentioned by

Dwarkesh Patel

as the author of several books, including one about Claude Shannon.

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book offering a nuanced portrait of Cato.

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in relation to

Seneca

's teachings.

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an excerpt from the book is used in this podcast episode.

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a biography of Cato the Younger that he read before publishing his own books.

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