The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books london. 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. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. Contents of the thirteenth book of diodorus chapter 1. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the.
Some scholars argue in favor of a neronian date 54 68 ad, while others arguing for a later date possibly during the reign of severus 193 211 ad. Greek history 480431 bc, the alternative version 2006. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 1. Ancient history, history, early works to 1800, world history, kings and. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus a wikipedia article about this author is available diodorus, siculus. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. In his writings, diodorus is clear that the ancient macedonians were a distinct nation, not related to any of the balkan peoples greeks.
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. The preceding book, the tenth overall, concluded with the events of the year immediately prior to xerxes crossing into europe, and the public debate held in the general assembly of the hellenes at corinth to discuss an alliance between gelon and the greeks 481 b. 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 drew on the works of earlier authors, such as ctesias of cnidus c. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. In so great a work there is not to be discerned the least flaw, or any other blemish. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. He wrote, in greek, a world history in 40 books, ending with caesars gallic wars. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions.
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. The eclogues is a book of latin poetry attributed to calpurnius siculus and inspired by the similarly named poems of the augustanage poet virgil the date of writing is disputed. Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the. Vol 12 with a general index to diodorus by russel m geer vol 7 translated by c l sherman. Aims, achievements, criticism the persian wars and the pentekontaetia translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. 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 siculus article about diodorus siculus by the. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302. Diodorus siculus, greek historian from agyrium in sicily, hence called siculus the sicilian. A complete set still existed in the imperial palace in constantinople at the start of the renaissance in the 15th century.
He came to rome in the middle of the first century b. He wrote, a world history in 40 books, ending it near the time of his death with caesars gallic wars. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 12. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 57 ratings. Read the fulltext online edition of diodorus siculus, books 1112. Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens.
Page 53 this piece is not only commendable for its greatness, but admirable for its cut and workmanship, and the excellency of the stone. 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. Composition, antecedents, influences the bibliotheke ii.
Table of contents for diodorus siculus, books 1112. 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. Each book is further subdivided into chapters and sections. Contents of the thirteenth 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.
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 was a sicilian greek historian who lived from 90 to 21 bc. This war, indeed, surpassed all those that preceded it, both in the bravery of the leaders and in the greatness of their exploits. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. 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 lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Asdrubal, the gaulish uprising, and the second punic war book xxv. Contents preface abbreviations introduction diodorus siculus. Homer, the most famous of poets, made the trojan war forever famous by his epic poem. Diodorus siculus is recognized for his attention to detail and faithful text compilation. 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. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format.
A commentary volume 1 of diodorus siculus volume 1 of diodorus siculus. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian html with commentary at perseus diodorus, siculus. 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. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page.
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