Word: parthia
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...came out from Rome with enough troops to stamp out the rebellion, "Nero's" government was collapsing from its own rottenness. Crafty Varro did not wait to gloat over Cejonius' downfall or to see what became of his puppet. He took refuge with the potent King of Parthia, where his suavity and brains were appreciated, and where even Rome's long arm could not reach him. But "Nero" Terence was taken and crucified, between his right-and left-hand...