Far From Home - Roman Legionary

Beginning around 100 BCE, the Roman army underwent extensive reforms that completely changed the very fabric of the Roman legion. These were the Marian reforms, and they were born out of necessity due to unchecked incursions in to Roman territory. These reforms would result in the Roman legion that has become such a powerful force of popular imagination.

Prior to these reforms, wealthy statesman populated the legions by recruiting only land-owning citizens. These citizen-soldiers would remain