09-10-2012, 09:45 AM
I am currently reading Hans Willer Laale’s Ephesus: An Abbreviated History. I’ll have a review when I’m finished, but at the moment I’m curious about something he says.
I’ve never heard that Crassus was captured and remained in captivity for years. I’m wondering if Laale confused Crassus and Valerian somehow hock: . Another possibility is that he got this information from some ancient source or rumour that either I’ve forgotten or never heard of.
Can anyone throw any light upon this?
Quote:Crassus soon after led a powerful Roman force across the Euphrates into Mesopotamia in preparation for a conquest against the Parthian Empire. Having advanced with his son Publius Licinius Crassus (86/82-53) against Surena’s Parthian forces, his army was totally destroyed at the Battle of Carrhae (53). His son Publius committed suicide, and Crassus was captured and finally decapitated after enduring years of humiliation.
I’ve never heard that Crassus was captured and remained in captivity for years. I’m wondering if Laale confused Crassus and Valerian somehow hock: . Another possibility is that he got this information from some ancient source or rumour that either I’ve forgotten or never heard of.
Can anyone throw any light upon this?
David J. Cord
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