Crassus
Americannoun
noun
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The “House of Ashur” alternate timeline shows Ashur’s formerly enslaved Syrian having won his freedom and the patronage of Marcus Licinius Crassus, one of the triumvirate of generals uneasily sharing power.
From Salon
Jon Voight won for his supporting role in the movie as Hamilton Crassus III — a tie with his performances in three other films.
From Los Angeles Times
“If we can get to Kashgar,” said Samir, “I have friends who can give us stock on loan. We’ll be richer than Crassus!”
From Literature
As for Crassus, I’m sure you know Crassus, the rich man from your part of the world.
From Literature
The other two volumes are more surprising: James Romm’s “Demetrius: Sacker of Cities” tracks the exploits of the most ambitious of Alexander the Great’s successors, while Peter Stothard’s “Crassus: The First Tycoon” recounts the career and dismal end of the richest man in Rome.
From Washington Post
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