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. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira. Haus novel, lucid, and cogent arguments should inspire students of ancient political thought to widen their consideration of ancient history even as it invigorates their moral lives towards nobler exempla. Joachim john cotsonis inscription on the great library of alexandria diodorus siculus, history. He flourished in the 1st century bce, and is known for his bibliotheca historica, a universal history of forty books, of which 15 and 1120 are extant. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. His history, in forty volumes, was intended to range from mythological times to 60 bce, and fifteen of the librarys forty books survive.
Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. Contents of the sixteenth book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8. For long stretches of greek history in the classical period, diodorus siculus provides the only surviving continuous narrative of events. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions around the world from egypt, india and arabia to europe. Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the. Diodorus siculus, library of history exploring celtic. 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. 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. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb classical library lcl in 10 volumes, with greek and english translation by c.
The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen. Contents of the thirteenth book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8. Diodorus was a sicilian who wrote a universal history sometime in the first century bc. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. Diodorus library of history takes up twelve volumes in the loeb series. Book 37 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. The historical library of diodorus siculus is a detailed account of greek and roman history down to the authors own time about 60 b. Diodorus universal history, which he named bibliotheca historica greek. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Library of history, volume i diodorus siculus harvard university. Bibliotheca historica the historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen books. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. The historical library diodorus siculus 1st c bce book i. Diodorus of sicily was a greek historian, born at agyrium presentday agira.
Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. 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. On the ethiopians who dwell beyond libya and their antiquities book iii, chaps. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was an ancient greek historian. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. Diodorus siculus, the library of history, books ii. 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. 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. Moral history from herodotus to diodorus siculus shows the invigorating power of history for both ethical and political life. For this narrative he summarized, however incompetently, the work of earlier and greater historians whose original texts are lost to us.
Skip to main content this banner text can have markup. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. This war, indeed, surpassed all those that preceded it, both in the bravery of the leaders and in the greatness of. Contents of the sixteenth book of diodorus how philip, son of amyntas, succeeded to the macedonian throne chaps. The historys claim to universality is established by its range, both geographic and chronological. How, having subdued the illyrians and the paeonians, he acquired the empire of his fathers chap. Diodorus siculus, library, book xvi, contents of the. Unfortunately the second half books 2140 has only survived in fragments, but even these fragments represent one of the most important sources for the history of the period that they cover.
How he defeated argaeus, pretender to the throne chap. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. The archbishop iakovos library and learning resource center very rev. Bradford translator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Written between 60 and 30 bc, diodorus siculus library of history relates significant topics in world history. A commentary volume 1 of diodorus siculus volume 1 of diodorus siculus. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen books. He wrote a history of the world in 40 books which included large sections. The second covers the trojan war to the death of alexander the great. Library of history, volume xii, fragments of books 3340 loeb classical library no. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. The greek historian diodorus of sicily is one of our most valuable sources from ancient times.
The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. Publius licinius nerva, who was praetor in the island, on learning that the slaves were not being justly treated in some respects, or else because he sought an occasion for profit. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 by p. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold through our affiliate partners. Lacuscurtius diodorus siculus book xvii chapters 17. If you want to read a rarer book or read one in the original language then you cant do better than the loeb editions. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica.
The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. Asdrubal, the gaulish uprising, and the second punic war book xxv. The archbishop iakovos library and learning resource center. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. He probably never travelled to celtic lands, even though he adds to posidonius texts about the celts.
Fragments of book 9 fragments of book 10 fragments of uncertain provenience book xi book xii book xiii book xiv book xv book xvi book xvii chapter. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. An introduction to the italian social war, it compares that conflict with the preceding wars of grecoroman history in order to show its magnitude. Writing during the last years of the republic, diodorus siculus produced a universal history entitled thebibliotheke.
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