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092- The Parthian War

The History of Rome

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The Battle of Parthia

In 166, Cassius crossed the Tigris and took control of Medea. Lucius decided from his military headquarters that it was time to award himself the title Parthicus Maximus. The Antonine Plague would wreak havoc on first the legions and then the public at large.

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