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 reforms of Marius were widely adopted, and they shaped the Roman army right down to the 3rd century AD. The social and political impact of the Marian Reforms
The reforms of Marius did not only change the army. They also change Roman society over the longer term. Marius was a member of the popular party, and he was always keen to advance the common people's interests. Because of his reforms, the poor could join the army for the first time, which provided them with opportunities that allowed them to rise in society. Marius, by allowing many Italians to become citizens, changed Rome's nature, and it became less of a city-state and rather the capital of Italy. The ability of many Italians to become citizens did much to strengthen Rome over time. Then Marius, by providing retiring soldiers with land from conquered territories, strengthened Rome’s control of the provinces by moving former Roman soldiers to these new provinces. Retired soldiers often formed colonies in newly conquered territories, and they help