01-11-2016, 07:17 PM
Thank you for the clarification. I guess the pre-marian relations are not that different. Also about double pay for the centurions and perhaps nothing for tribunes in earlier times. Even if the pay for the ordinary legionary was lower and just meant to be a kind of expense allowance. In the earlier republic there was even no pay at all; just loot.
We see, that Augustus' military reform established intentionally a professional, loyal and well payed officer corps. The difference between 2-4 times the pay of a legionary and 10-30 times is stunning.
We see, that Augustus' military reform established intentionally a professional, loyal and well payed officer corps. The difference between 2-4 times the pay of a legionary and 10-30 times is stunning.
Ut desint vires, tamen est laudanda voluntas
