Uncommon Wrath

In Uncommon Wrath, historian Josiah Osgood presents a dual biography of Julius Caesar and Cato the Younger, exploring their fierce political rivalry and its catastrophic impact on the Roman Republic. While both men were committed to Rome's ideals, their ideological differences spiraled into deep enmity, fostering partisanship that ultimately led to civil war and the Republic's collapse. This meticulously researched narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of divisive politics overriding the common good.