He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. Now india is foursided in shape and the side which faces east and. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 1. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. Contents of the eleventh book of diodorus on the crossing of xerxes into europe chaps. On the naval battle which xerxes fought against the greeks chaps. Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Greek history, 480431 bcthe alternative version translated with introduction and commentary by peter green 2006. The hundred headed serpent of greek mythology greek mythology explained duration. Agathocles sent his son agathocles to demetrius to enter into a league. But that this heaven, which compassd the earth round, only was god. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. In twelve volumes, charles bradford welles loeb classical library the loeb classical library greek authors. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. The campaigns of alexander classics book 253 arrian. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen books. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. Greek and english on opposite pages imprint varies. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca.
Books 38 and 39 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. In rome, at about the same time that marius defeated the libyan kings bocchus and jugurtha in a great battle and slew many tens of thousands of libyans, and, later, took thence and held. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Oldfather, charles henry, 1887publication date 1935 topics. Ancient history, history, early works to 1800, world history, kings and. Diodorus of sicily, volume 11 diodorus of sicily, charles henry oldfather volume 11 of diodorus of sicily. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. 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. 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. His history, in forty volumes, was intended to range from mythological times to 60 bce, and fifteen of the librarys forty books survive. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus siculus author of library of history, volume i. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb classical library lcl in 10 volumes, with greek and english translation by c.
He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. The historical library in forty books volume 1 1st edition. The last complete copy vanished when the turks sacked constantinople in 1453. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 11 12. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b.
Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Diodorus never meant to write an accurate history of ancient greece, rather he set out to collect the most available and important information regarding the great historical events that preceded his time and up to his times. A fragment out of the sixth book of the bibliotheca of diodorus siculus, taken out of. Diodorus of sicily in twelve volumes with an english translation by c. 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. Commencing with book xi the library of history covers. 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.
Diodorus world history was, in his own words, an immense work that consisted of forty books, of which 15 and 11 20 survive completely. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. Philanthropia, athens, and democracy in diodorus siculus. This edition of diodorus siculus great work of collective history is an excellent alternative to loebs equally impressive but expensive 12 vol. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. 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. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. 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. The primary purpose of this chapter is to highlight, through an extended discussion of the literary and ethical underpinnings of the sicilian dialogue, diodorus. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st.
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