Diodorus siculus and the first century by kenneth s. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. I think his is the only english translation of the work made in the last century. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. 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. 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. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Diodorus siculus primary author only author division. 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 triumphs of the roman republic. Fully preserved are books iv and xixx, which cover egyptian, mesopotamian, indian, scythian, arabian, and north african history and parts of greek and roman history. On the ethiopians who dwell beyond libya and their antiquities book iii, chaps.
Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. In the prooemium to book i, diodorus announces that he will begin thebibliothekewith a systematic treatment of the mythologies of the world i 3. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 57 ratings. 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. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h.
Lisa irene hau argues that a driving force among greek historians was the desire to use the past to. Contents of the twelfth book of diodorus chapter 1. Each book is further subdivided into chapters and sections. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. 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. Even so, diodorus siculus or diodoros siculos to his greek contemporaries, left a wealth of writings which have added to our knowledge of sicily and the eastern mediterranean during the roman age. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books london. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. 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. Jan 16, 2018 bibliotheca historica by diodorus siculus.
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. In his writings, diodorus is clear that the ancient macedonians were a distinct nation, not related to any of the balkan peoples greeks. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian html with commentary at perseus diodorus, siculus. Though also including in the early books studies of topography, zoology, ethnography, and paradoxography, he considers the first six books devoted primarily to the recitation of myth and legend prior to the trojan war. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. 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 chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25 chapter 26 chapter 27 chapter 28. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. A commentary volume 1 of diodorus siculus volume 1 of diodorus siculus.
At the very end of book xv, in a passage demonstrably of diodoruss own composition, he announces that in the next book he will include all the achievements of philip until his death, encompassing also the other events in the known parts of the world xv 95. 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. 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, library, book xii, contents of the.
Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. Moral history from herodotus to diodorus siculus book description. Though also including in the early books studies of topography, zoology, ethnography, and paradoxography, he considers the first six books devoted primarily to the recitation of myth and legend prior to the trojan war their organization is simple. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. Diodorus will give an account of the most northerly regions of europe, when he describes the exploits of caesar 3 g see diodorus, 5. The ancient classics series provides ereaders with the wisdom of the classical world, with both english translations and the original greek texts. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus siculus, the library of history, books ii. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Lp0048 amazons versus atlantis forgotten legends, from diodorus siculus library of history duration.
Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 1. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus a wikipedia article about this author is available diodorus, siculus. Diodorus siculus is currently considered a single author. Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. Ancient history, history, early works to 1800, world history, kings and.
Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page. His work has been characterised as uncritical but we are reasonably certain of some details. Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the. Lisa irene hau argues that a driving force among greek historians was the desire to use the past to teach lessons about the present and for the future. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Diodorus siculus s most popular book is library of history, volume i. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Written between 60 and 30 bc, diodorus siculus library of history relates significant topics in world history. Yes, that sounds like the one, oldfather is the author of the translation of diodorus sicilus in the loeb classical library from the 1920s. Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. He wrote, in greek, a world history in 40 books, ending with caesars gallic wars. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Diodorus siculus describes a great seismic upheaval in 1250 bc which caused radical topographical changes from the gulf of gabes to the atlantic. The headlines satibarzanes revolts artacoana chosen for showdown satibarzanes flees to bessus men to mountains. Moral history from herodotus to diodorus siculus on jstor.