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

Content: The political system of Rome was unable to govern an Empire effectively. Rome’s wealth led to increased social divisions, and the city was divided between the elite, the Optimates, and the popular party, Populares. Rome's common people, including many citizens, were experiencing economic decline as slave labor in the cities and on landed estates resulted in many small farmers and traders going bankrupt. There was also tension between Rome and its Italian subjects who wanted a greater say in the Empire and citizenship. Rome had become the Mediterranean's predominant power, but it was a volatile society with a political system on the verge of collapse. The career of Marius
Gaius Marius was born about 157 BCE in Arpinium in central Italy. His family was of Equestrian status, and they were very influential in the local district. They had important political connections in Rome, especially with the powerful Scipio family. Marius joined the Roman army at an early age, and he was essentially a military man. He served under Scipio in Numantia and became a military tribune and later a quaestor.