Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the. Asdrubal, the gaulish uprising, and the second punic war. Diodori bibliotheca historica by diodorus, siculus. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira. Diodorus sicily english translation c h oldfather, used. The historical library of diodorus siculus is a detailed account of greek and roman history down to the authors own time about 60 b. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3.
Contents of the twelfth book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25 chapter. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Start reading the library, books 1620 on your kindle in under a minute. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Jan 16, 2018 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. The historical library diodorus siculus 1st c bce book i. Allowing for the sort of proathenian, antispartan biases one would expect in a student of. Unfortunately the second half books 2140 has only survived in fragments, but even these fragments represent one of the most important sources for the history of the period that they cover. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. Contents of the thirteenth book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. The historical library in forty books volume 1 9780989783620. Diodorus was a sicilian who wrote a universal history sometime in the first century bc. Diodorus s library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author.
The greek historian diodorus of sicily is one of our most valuable sources from. While many have criticized diodorus for being inaccurate, nobody has accused him of being dull. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. Unbound author heather boushey argued in a prospect roundtable that covid19 has liberated massive public spendingbut americans must beware of austerity demands from the government once the crisis passes lindsay chervinsky, author of the cabinet.
Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. Rejecting recent criticisms as unconvincing, stylianou adheres to the traditional view that diodorus follows one main author at a time 49. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Diodorus library of history takes up twelve volumes in the loeb series. This study, the fullest ever undertaken of diodorus. In the traditional arrangement of the fragments of diodorus, the fragments of books 38 and 39 are shown together, because it is not certain where the split between the two books occurred. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Diodorus siculus was a greek historian from sicily whose sole suriving work, the historial library, aimed to relate the mytholoy and history of the whole world. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus.
If you want to read a rarer book or read one in the original language then you cant do better than the loeb editions. Oldfather, charles henry, 1887publication date 1935 topics other prose. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 by p. At the conclusion of the year, in athens diotrephes was archon and in rome the consuls elected were lucius valerius and aulus mallius, and the eleians celebrated the ninetynin. For from earliest times the thebans had been illdisposed towards them, having paid tribute to the minyae11 in the heroic age, but later they had. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restriction that you offer perseus any modifications you make. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restric. Mar 31, 2017 author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 p. For long stretches of greek history in the classical period, diodorus siculus provides the only surviving continuous narrative of events. The first six books are geographical in theme, and describe the history and culture of egypt book i, of mesopotamia, india.
He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bce. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian html with commentary at perseus. In this extensive work, diodorus writes about the mythological history of people groups, including the cultures of ancient egypt, mesopotamia, india, scythia, arabia, north africa, greece, and europe. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format.
Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 42 ratings. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. For that reason his book is divided into three sections. Full text of diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian books. Diodorus world history was, in his own words, an immense work that consisted of forty books, of which 15 and 1120 survive completely. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world. Diodorus siculus s most popular book is library of history, volume i. Out of an original 40 books only books 15 and 1120 survive intact. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480.
It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. Dec 31, 2015 why cant your body handle a punch to the liver. Classical texts library diodorus siculus, library of history book 5. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 book. Diodorus siculus, library, book xv, chapter 57, section 3. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. Books 34 and 35 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. Diodorus of sicily 1900, harvard university press, w. Diodorus covers a lot of ground from the period before the trojan war to julius caesars gallic campaigns. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Contents of the eleventh book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25 chapter. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 1. Ursinus, volume 2 volume 2 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page.
This book starts immediately after the end of the peloponnesian war and ends in the middle of book 15 with no real resolution. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. Contents of the fifteenth book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25 chapter.
Written between 60 and 30 bc, diodorus siculus library of history relates significant topics in world history. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. For this narrative he summarized, however incompetently, the work of earlier and greater historians whose original texts are lost to us. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the.
Book from the collections of unknown library language ancient greek. P j stylianou for long stretches of greek history in the classical period, diodorus siculus provides the only surviving continuous narrative of events. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus a wikipedia article about this author is available diodorus, siculus. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. Project muse a historical commentary on diodorus siculus. The last complete copy vanished when the turks sacked constantinople in 1453.
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