08-20-2007, 10:00 AM
Hi Guys,
I am totally new on the forums so I apologize if this has been posted in the wrong board or if your forum doesn't really deal with the sort of question I am asking.
Well I am doing a project about status in Roman Society. One of the subjects I am doing is on the Roman Army. I just had a few questions which I wanted answered and I was wandering if you guys could help me out. So here goes:
1. Was it possible to become overall Legionary commander if you were a poor citizen?
2. What was the highest position a ex-slave could become in the Roman Army?
3. Could you inherit a position in the Army?
4. If you were excpetionally rich could you buy a place in the army?
5. Were there any famous overall Legionary commanders who started off from a lowly background.
If you are able to answer could you post some links to some websites. I have been looking all over the internet for the past few days for some detailed answers, but I am unable to find them. So you guys are the last place I can really ask.
Thanks loads in advance
Tclare
I am totally new on the forums so I apologize if this has been posted in the wrong board or if your forum doesn't really deal with the sort of question I am asking.
Well I am doing a project about status in Roman Society. One of the subjects I am doing is on the Roman Army. I just had a few questions which I wanted answered and I was wandering if you guys could help me out. So here goes:
1. Was it possible to become overall Legionary commander if you were a poor citizen?
2. What was the highest position a ex-slave could become in the Roman Army?
3. Could you inherit a position in the Army?
4. If you were excpetionally rich could you buy a place in the army?
5. Were there any famous overall Legionary commanders who started off from a lowly background.
If you are able to answer could you post some links to some websites. I have been looking all over the internet for the past few days for some detailed answers, but I am unable to find them. So you guys are the last place I can really ask.
Thanks loads in advance
Tclare
