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: There was a problem with recruiting the poor in that they did not have the resources to purchase their arms and armor., Marius arranged for the Roman state to provide them with arms and equipment. The soldiers would also be paid, which made joining the army very attractive for the many landless peasants who had lost their lands because of the expansion in the estates of the rich. Many poor men rushed to join the army, and they were expected to enlist for at least fifteen years. Marius was also able to standardize the equipment used by the soldiers. He also believed that Rome, because of its Empire and the various threats to its borders, needed a standing army. Previously, the army was only composed of citizen-soldiers. The soldiers would return home after the end of every campaign. Marius believed that a soldier should be a professional and train full-time. Even in times of peace, the Roman soldier should be ready for war.