05-24-2010, 08:17 PM
In some periods there were written and practical exams for officers, but the army tended to be less prestigious than the civil service. But I can't remember the details, and my knowledge comes mainly from textbooks, so take it with a grain of salt.
Nullis in verba
I have not checked this forum frequently since 2013, but I hope that these old posts have some value. I now have a blog on books, swords, and the curious things humans do with them.
I have not checked this forum frequently since 2013, but I hope that these old posts have some value. I now have a blog on books, swords, and the curious things humans do with them.
