"Praecepta ad filium" (or "Teachings for a Son") is a work traditionally attributed to the famous Roman politician, military man and writer, Cato the Elder (234–149 BC), and is considered the first Roman encyclopedia. "Teachings for a Son", as the name suggests, was addressed to Cato's son. Although it has not survived in its entirety to our times, fragments of it and echoes of his thoughts have survived in other ancient texts. Cato the Elder, a…
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"Praecepta ad filium" (or "Teachings for a Son") is a work traditionally attributed to the famous Roman politician, military man and writer, Cato the Elder (234–149 BC), and is considered the first Roman encyclopedia. "Teachings for a Son", as the name suggests, was addressed to Cato's son. Although it has not survived in its entirety to our times, fragments of it and echoes of his thoughts have survived in other ancient texts. Cato the Elder, a…