See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced. Encyclopaedia britannicadiodorus siculus entry in the. The preceding book, which is the tenth of our narrative, closed with the events of the year just before the crossing of xerxes into europe and the formal deliberations which the general assembly of the greeks held in corinth on the alliance between gelon and the greeks. Full text of diodorus of sicily, with an english translation. Walton, diodorus siculus xii books 3340 cambridge mass. In his writings, diodorus is clear that the ancient macedonians were a distinct nation, not related to. The greek narrative covers the thirty tyrants of athens 3 6, 3233, the. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Bibliotheca historica is a work of universal history by diodorus siculus.
In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian html with commentary at perseus diodorus, siculus. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Diodorus siculus, book 33 fragments covering the period 145 5 b. Full text of diodorus of sicily, with an english translation by c. Introduction, text, and translation by ctesias by jan p.
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. 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. 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. Diodorus siculus, hardcover, isbn 0674994647, isbn 9780674994645, acceptable condition, free shipping in the us diodorus library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. A commentary volume 1 of diodorus siculus volume 1 of diodorus siculus. Though also including in the early books studies of topography, zoology, ethnography, and paradoxography, he considers the first six books devoted primarily to the recitation of myth and legend prior to the trojan war. The first six books are geographical in theme, and describe the history and culture of egypt book i, of mesopotamia, india, scythia, and arabia ii, of north africa iii. Diodorus of sicily in twelve volumes by charles henry oldfather 1977, introduction.
Book 33 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. 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. Jan 16, 2018 bibliotheca historica by diodorus siculus. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. Diodorus siculus, the library of history, books ii. Library of history, volume xii, fragments of books 3340 loeb classical library no. In the prooemium to book i, diodorus announces that he will begin thebibliothekewith a systematic treatment of the mythologies of the world i 3. Asdrubal, the gaulish uprising, and the second punic war book xxv. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. He is kent for writin the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much o which survives, atween 60 an 30 bc. Diodorus throws back into mythological times the liturgic services of many greek cities, which were performed in turn and at their own expense by wealthier citizens, such as the equipping and maintenance of a warship, the training of a chorus for a dramatic performance or of a team of men from each tribe for the torchrace, and the like.
Indeed, as the notes say, diodorus repeats the story in book xviii. Written between 60 and 30 bc, diodorus siculus library of history relates significant topics in world history. A commentary with a frontispiece volume 29 of monographs and textbooks on pure and applied mathematics etudes preliminaires aux religions orientales dans lempire romain etudes preliminaires aux religions orientales dans lempire. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 57 ratings. Reading diodorus through photius queens university belfast. Classical texts library diodorus siculus, library of history book 4. The first six books are geographical in theme, and describe the history and culture of egypt book i, of mesopotamia, india. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page. The three slave revolts sicily 6 2 bc by diodorus siculus. Many of the key events in photius lifeincluding the composition of the. Dec 01, 2018 indeed, as the notes say, diodorus repeats the story in book xviii.
Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus sicily english translation c h oldfather, used. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books london. Diodorus siculus s most popular book is library of history, volume i.
Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. But he, growing every day more and more insufferable, fell at length to downright. A milesian by birth, and a friend of the previous king, antiochus,33 he had. And for the entire period from the days of heracles this city remained free and was never sacked until our own time. The first six books treated the mythic history of the nonhellenic and hellenic tribes to the destruction of troy and are geographical. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. Diodorus siculus sources for the three slave revolts sicily 6 2 bc. On the ethiopians who dwell beyond libya and their antiquities book iii, chaps. Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world. Lacuscurtius diodorus siculus book xxxi chapters 18.
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