Title: What were the impact of the military reforms of Marius on Rome? - DailyHistory.org
Headings: What were the impact of the military reforms of Marius on Rome?
What were the impact of the military reforms of Marius on Rome?
Background
The career of Marius
Marius Reforms
The social and political impact of the Marian Reforms
Impact on the military
Conclusion
References

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Roman legionaries 1st century BCE
The Roman general and politician Marius was one of the most important figures in the Roman Republic. He was a controversial figure during his lifetime, and his contributions have been fiercely debated since then. Many historians have argued that he helped save the Roman Republic and laid the foundation for an almost invincible army for centuries. Marius's reforms also had important social-political implications, and he dramatically expanded citizenship in the Republic. Still, his reforms changed the Roman army's nature, which weakened the democratic character of the republic. These reforms allowed generals to take control of Rome with their troops. Because of his changes, Rome's legions increasingly came under the control of ambitious leaders such as Pompey or Sulla. The Marian reforms that were initiated during a crisis became an essential factor in the decline and the fall of the Roman Republic and the Imperial system's rise in Rome.