Discover how Roman military hierarchy revolutionized warfare and continues to influence modern military structures. Learn the progression from legionary to general and see their NATO equivalents in this comprehensive guide.
In ancient Rome, society was distinctly stratified, with clear divisions between the elite patricians and the common plebeians. Nestled between these two prominent classes was the equestrian class, or equites. Originally emerging as cavalrymen in the Roman military, the equites evolved into a significant socio-economic group.