Quote Originally Posted by QuintusSertorius View Post
The Roman system demonstrated time and again that though you had to exercise a military command to reach the highest offices, skill in politics mattered more than skill at generalship.

Look at exceptional generals like Sertorius, Lucullus and to a lesser degree Pompey (great organiser and administrator, rather average general) who failed in their aspirations because of their lesser political nous (or connections).

Then the sorts of military incompetents like Servilius Caepio who still managed high office and good regard amongst their fellow senatorials.
I agree in principle. I'm merely pointing out that Maior's accomplishments on the battlefield were perceived to be so extraordinary that not even his failings as a politician could prevent him from achieving near-legendary status in the eyes of later generations. -M