Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Library of history, volume i diodorus siculus harvard. Jan 16, 2018 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. 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.
Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Diodoruss library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. At the beginning of chapter 1 diodorus has announced the opening of the year 3243 athenian archon, roman consuls, 114th olympic gamesthe last year of alexander the greats life. The start of the caesars gallic wars has been chosen by diodorus to be the end of his history 2 g see diodorus, 3. Sacks published by princeton university press sacks, kenneth s.
The historical library diodorus siculus 1st c bce book i. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. Diodorus os altgr latinized diodorus siculus was an ancient greek historian who lived in the 1st century bc. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Immanuel bekker, ludwig dindorf, friedrich vogel, immanel bekker, ed.
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. Skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Quintus curtius rufus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira. The sources of diodorus siculus, book 1 volume 61 issue 2 charles e. A complete set still existed in the imperial palace in constantinople at the start of the renaissance in the 15th century, but perished with the sack of the city in 1453. 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. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. The sources of diodorus siculus, book 1 575 use of diodorus in her study on greek attitudes towards rome in the period of the late republic. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca.
Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian html with commentary at perseus. Semiramis is the semidivine warriorqueen of assyria, whose reign is most clearly documented by the greek historian diodorus siculus 9030 bce in his great work bibliotheca historica historical library written over thirty years, most probably between 6030 bce. The library, books 1620 philip ii, alexander the great, and the successors diodorus siculus robin waterfield oxford worlds classics. Contents of the twelfth book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Library of history, volume x diodorus siculus harvard. And in the former book we have spoken of the pyrenean mountains in iberia, when we treated of the acts and achievements of hercules these are the highest and greatest of all others. 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. Diodorus s library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Buy diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens by peter green from waterstones today. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 42 ratings.
A complete set still existed in the imperial palace in constantinople at the start of the renaissance in the 15th century. 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. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 5. A wikipedia article about this author is available diodorus, siculus. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. The first translation of the library for over fifty years, by the acknowledged best contemporary translator of ancient greek prose. Discover book depositorys huge selection of diodorus siculus books online. Diodorus siculus, the library of history, books ii. 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. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world. Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st b.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cultures progress chapters 7 and 8 derived from the fifthcentury philosopher democritus. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. He wrote a history of the world in 40 books which included large sections devoted to myth, legend and the unusual customs of foreign tribes. He came from agyrion in sicily and has spent some time in rome and in egypt at the time of the 180th olympiad, ie in the period 6059 bis 5756 bc. A search query can be a title of the book, a name of the author, isbn or anything else. The present article adds a conspectus of diodoruss other ideas. Library of history, volume xii, fragments of books 3340 loeb classical library no. Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. Diodorus will give an account of the most northerly regions of europe, when he describes the exploits of caesar 3 g see diodorus, 5. Diodorus siculus account of the life of semiramis ancient. The sources of diodorus siculus, book 1 the classical. Perseus provides credit for all accepted changes, storing new additions in a versioning system.
Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Complete works of diodorus siculus delphi classics delphi ancient classics book 32 by diodorus siculus. His contributions to logicin particular, definitions of modal terms and the criteria for a sound conditionalare covered in the article on the dialectical school see also section 2 of the entry on fatalism. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. On the ethiopians who dwell beyond libya and their antiquities book iii, chaps. He wrote a history of the world in 40 books which included large sections devoted to myth, legend and the unusual customs of. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 1. Library of history, volume v diodorus siculus harvard. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restriction that you offer perseus any modifications you make. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica.
Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 5, chapter. Selections from arrian, diodorus, plutarch, and quintus curtius by arrian. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus was a pioneering logician, and the most celebrated member of the dialectical school of the 4 th 3 rd c.
Diodorus siculus and hephaestions pyre1 chapters 114 and 115 of diodorus siculus book 17 give rise to impressive difficulties, considering their relative brevity. Diodorus drew on the works of earlier authors, such as ctesias of cnidus c. Books 1 5 and 1120 survive complete, the rest in fragments. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen books to which are added the fragments of diodorus.
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