Diodorus siculus primary author only author division. The ancient greek historian diodorus wrote much of the history of macedonia from the times of philip ii and alexander the great up to the last macedonian king perseus. His history, in forty volumes, was intended to range from mythological times to 60 bce, and fifteen of the librarys forty books survive. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. The myth of alexander hist 225 fall 2011 sources for knowing alex. 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. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. Diodorus siculus is recognized for his attention to detail and faithful text compilation.
Jun 23, 2014 delphi complete works of diodorus siculus illustrated ebook written by diodorus siculus. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 by p. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. He wrote, in greek, a world history in 40 books, ending with caesars gallic wars. Diodorus of sicily loeb classical library volume 12 of diodorus of sicily in twelve volumes, charles henry oldfather diodorus of sicily, charles henry oldfather volume 12 of diodorus of sicily. Diodorus siculus article about diodorus siculus by the free. Asdrubal, the gaulish uprising, and the second punic war book xxv. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Nov 28, 2011 diodorus siculus, greek historian from agyrium in sicily, hence called siculus the sicilian. Delphi complete works of diodorus siculus illustrated by. This author dates to c1 bcad, and was a greek historian, whose account of babylon appears in book ii of his bibliotheca historica. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302 bce.
Ancient literary sources do not have much to say about the red sea coast of arabia. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 1. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Diodorus siculus is currently considered a single author. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Contents of the eleventh book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8. Click on the g symbols to go to the greek text of the fragments. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 12. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. It is interesting to note that not only here in book ii but elsewhere, when diodorus cites both ctesias and herodotus, he usually favors ctesias. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the eleventh. 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.
Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302. Until it can be shown otherwise, i am inclined to think that plato did not know precisely where atlantis had been located but used the term beyond the pillars of herakles as indicative of a place outside the ambit of what was then current greek maritime. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. 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, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. Jan 16, 2018 bibliotheca historica by diodorus siculus. The first six books are geographical in theme, and describe the history and culture of egypt book i, of mesopotamia, india. Google digital humanities awards program provided support for entering this text. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. 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. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. Greek history, 480431 bcthe alternative version translated with introduction and commentary by peter green 2006. It is only by dealing with the egyptian affairs that he suddenly. Help us and translate this article into another language. Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the. 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. Ancient history, history, early works to 1800, world history, kings and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read delphi complete works of diodorus siculus illustrated. Library of history, volume ii diodorus siculus harvard. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 57 ratings. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style.
Fully preserved are books iv and xixx, which cover egyptian, mesopotamian, indian, scythian, arabian, and north african history and parts of greek and roman hist. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculus, book 40 fragments covering the period 71. Diodorus siculus account of the life of semiramis ancient history. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Of this we have complete books 15 egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks. Starting with the most meagre resources, philip made his kingdom the greatest power in europethe greek historian diodorus of sicily is one of our most valuable sources from ancient times. The hardcover of the library of history, volume ii. In his writings, diodorus is clear that the ancient macedonians were a distinct nation, not related to any of the balkan peoples greeks, thracians, and illyrians. This new translation by robin waterfield of books 1620 covers a vital. Diodorus siculus, library, book xii, contents of the. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian.
Sold by higheredbooks5 and ships from amazon fulfillment. The library of history includes both vivid descriptions, and evidence of historical works that are now lost, such as the writings of ephorus, philistus, and apollodorus. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. Diodorus siculus on fate and philip of macedon ancient. Now india is foursided in shape and the side which faces east and that which faces south. At the time that dionysius was besieging rhegium, the celts who had their homes in the regions beyond the alps streamed through the passes in great strength and seized the territory that lay between the apennine mountains and the alps, expelling the tyrrhenians who dwelt there. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of. However, his english translator, charles henry oldfather, remarks on the striking coincidence that one of only two known greek inscriptions from.
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