Diodorus sicily english translation c h oldfather, used. 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. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Of this we have complete books 15 egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. His history, in forty volumes, was intended to range from mythological times to 60 bce, and fifteen of the librarys forty books survive. It is only by dealing with the egyptian affairs that he suddenly. 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. Library of history, volume ii diodorus siculus harvard. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world. Now india is foursided in shape and the side which faces east and that which faces south.
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. 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. We want people all over the world to learn about history. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. Diodorus siculus is recognized for his attention to detail and faithful text compilation. Sold by higheredbooks5 and ships from amazon fulfillment. Delphi complete works of diodorus siculus illustrated by. 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.
To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Greek history, 480431 bcthe alternative version translated with introduction and commentary by peter green 2006. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Diodorus siculus is currently considered a single author.
Nov 28, 2011 diodorus siculus, greek historian from agyrium in sicily, hence called siculus the sicilian. On ninus, the first king in asia, and his deeds chaps. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. Diodorus siculus on fate and philip of macedon ancient. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. 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 lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in.
The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians. This author dates to c1 bcad, and was a greek historian, whose account of babylon appears in book ii of his bibliotheca historica. 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. Asdrubal, the gaulish uprising, and the second punic war book xxv. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302.
Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 57 ratings. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 1. 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. 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. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. Ancient literary sources do not have much to say about the red sea coast of arabia. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus siculus primary author only author division. 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. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Click on the g symbols to go to the greek text of the fragments. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 12.
Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. 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, library, book xi, contents of the. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. Google digital humanities awards program provided support for entering this text. Diodorus siculus, book 40 fragments covering the period 71.
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. Contents of the eleventh book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. Help us and translate this article into another language. Ancient history, history, early works to 1800, world history, kings and. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 by p. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. Diodorus siculus article about diodorus siculus by the free. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. However, his english translator, charles henry oldfather, remarks on the striking coincidence that one of only two known greek inscriptions from.
This new translation by robin waterfield of books 1620 covers a vital. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. Diodorus siculus, library, book xii, contents of the. Diodorus siculus account of the life of semiramis ancient history. A commentary volume 1 of diodorus siculus volume 1 of diodorus siculus. Jun 23, 2014 delphi complete works of diodorus siculus illustrated ebook written by diodorus siculus. 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. 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 myth of alexander hist 225 fall 2011 sources for knowing alex. 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 simple english wikipedia, the free. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. The first six books are geographical in theme, and describe the history and culture of egypt book i, of mesopotamia, india. Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the eleventh. Jan 16, 2018 bibliotheca historica by diodorus siculus. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302 bce.
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