# Catiline — Discourses on Livy character guide

> Catiline in Discourses on Livy by Niccolò Machiavelli.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

Roman conspirator whose failed rebellion against the Republic is discussed.

## In the story

### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/chapters/x)

Compared to Caesar; Machiavelli says Caesar is more hateful than Catiline because he acted on his evil desires.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/discourses_on_livy_se/chapters/vi)

Cited as an example of a conspirator who was overthrown despite his audacity.

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