CLA233H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Roman Citizenship, Analog Science Fiction And Fact, Aulos
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Function of military as social phenomena, not as defence (in this class). Citizen militia, very roman, everybody who could fight and had a stake in society was morally obliged to do so. Poor people couldn"t afford their own armor (roman state doesn"t provide these things like shcoiols or armor), so they weren"t in it. Small stipend given to romans (no professional salary), you were expected to enroll as needed. From about 100 bc (leadership of gaius) roman army switches to something more professional and permanent. Still relies on draft and volunteers but more and more relies on volunteers who make a career of the army. Eventually nin time of augustus overwhelming proportion of soldiers are professionals, usually serve 20-60 years. Roman army becomes step ladder for social kingdom, army gives social structure which integrates you to roman society. At end of term of service you become a citizen automatically.
