...position was accurately graded by the amount of his possessions. Highest of all were the Eq'uiteSj or horsemen. These were divided into eighteen centuries,...were eighty centuries : forty of younger men, from fifteen to fortyfive years of age, who were the choicest of Koman infantry in the field ; and forty...

...position was accurately graded by the amount of his possessions. Highest of all were the Eq'tiitcs, or horsemen. These were divided into eighteen centuries,...remaining twelve were wealthy and powerful plebeians. The masa of the people enrolled for service on foot was divided into five classes. Those who were able...

...or, in other words, according to his wealth. The highest class were the Equites, or horsemen; which were divided into eighteen centuries, of which the first six — two for each of the original tribes — were patricians, while the remaining twelve comprised the wealthier and...

...or, in other words, according to his wealth. The highest class were the Equites, or horsemen; which were divided into eighteen centuries, of which the first six — two for each of the original tribes — were patricians, while the remaining twelve comprised the wealthier and...

...or, in other words, according to his wealth. The highest class were the Equites, or horsemen ; which were divided into eighteen centuries, of which the first six — two for each the original tribes — were patricians, while the remaining twelve comprised the wealthier and more...