Diodorus siculus, the library of history, books ii. In his writings, diodorus is clear that the ancient macedonians were a distinct nation, not related to any of the balkan peoples greeks. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Written between 60 and 30 bc, diodorus siculus library of history relates significant topics in world history. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books london. Composition, antecedents, influences the bibliotheke ii. Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. On the ethiopians who dwell beyond libya and their antiquities book iii, chaps. He came to rome in the middle of the first century b. Aims, achievements, criticism the persian wars and the pentekontaetia translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11.
Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Contents of the thirteenth book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2. 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. 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, library, book xi, contents of the.
Table of contents for diodorus siculus, books 1112. Contents of the eleventh book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter. Lacuscurtius diodorus siculus book iii chapters 35. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 57 ratings. Ancient history, history, early works to 1800, world history, kings and. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Full text of diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb classical library in 10 volumes see other formats. Find link is a tool written by edward betts searching for diodorus siculus 36 found 1949 total alternate case. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian html with commentary at perseus diodorus, siculus. Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b.
Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302. The headlines satibarzanes revolts artacoana chosen for showdown satibarzanes flees to bessus men to mountains. Contents preface abbreviations introduction diodorus siculus. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. 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. 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. The first covers mythic history up tae the destruction o troy, arranged geografically. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 12. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc.
Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy.
The greek historian diodorus siculus composed the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, which comprises the mythic history of the nonhellenic and hellenic tribes. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Diodorus great work spans the destruction of troy, the glories of alexander the great, the history and culture of ancient egypt and the near east and the. Diodorus siculus, greek historian from agyrium in sicily, hence called siculus the sicilian. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. See table of contentsfor some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translationsfor an explanation of the format. 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. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Eileithyia and her helper artemis, the hours, as they are called, eunomia and. 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 first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb classical library lcl in 10 volumes, with greek and english translation by c. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page. A commentary volume 1 of diodorus siculus volume 1 of diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. Diodorus sicily english translation c h oldfather, used. Contents of the twelfth book of diodorus chapter 1. Media in category diodorus siculus the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. He is kent for writin the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much o which survives, atween 60 an 30 bc. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira. Diodorus siculus, library, book xii, contents of the. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus a wikipedia article about this author is available diodorus, siculus.
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