The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Cato
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 197
There's an uncompromising quality to his presence, this Roman statesman whose very name became synonymous with moral rectitude and the condemnation of practices he deemed corrosive to republican virtue.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 197
- Books
- 1
Cato was a Roman statesman renowned for his condemnation of usury and his steadfast commitment to traditional Roman values. His moral authority and conservative stance made him a respected figure in Roman political life, though his specific influence on later generations would be carried forward by his more famous descendants.
Description
Cato appears as an elderly Roman statesman with white hair and beard, his dignified bearing and stern expression reflecting his role as moral arbiter. He wears the traditional toga with the gravity befitting his station. His features convey the uncompromising moral authority that made his condemnation of usury a matter of principle rather than mere policy.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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