Diodorus siculus primary author only author division. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. 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. The start of the caesars gallic wars has been chosen by diodorus to be the end of his history 2 g see diodorus, 3. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books. Diodorus siculus, library of history exploring celtic.
African studies american studies ancient near east and egypt art history asian studies book history and cartography biblical studies classical studies education history jewish studies literature and cultural studies languages and linguistics. Deze pagina is voor het laatst bewerkt op 6 apr 2020 om 15. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 oxford classical monographs bk. This study, the fullest ever undertaken of diodorus, examines his aims, sources, and methods in detail. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 book. A historical commentary on arrians history of alexander. In the prooemium to book i, diodorus announces that he will begin thebibliothekewith a systematic treatment of the mythologies of the world i 3. The earliest date diodorus mentions is his visit to egypt in the 180th olympiad between 60 and 56 bc.
Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. Diodorus siculus, 6 books anne burton, 2 books alessandra scarpa bonazza buora, 1 book n. Nov 28, 2011 diodorus siculus, greek historian from agyrium in sicily, hence called siculus the sicilian. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 12. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 oxford. Bibliotheca historica 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 i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302. Greek history, 480431 bcthe alternative version translated with introduction and commentary by peter green 2006. 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. The first half of the 4th century bce has long been seen as a swamp that most greek historians prefer, if possible, to bypass. 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. 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. When sicily, after the carthaginian collapse, had enjoyed sixty years of good fortune in all respects, the servile war broke out for the following reason. 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. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15, book 15 p.
Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. Jan 16, 2018 bibliotheca historica by diodorus siculus. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. This means that all the historical problems in his text that have for long been sidestepped on the grounds that his evidence is that of a virtual mental defective, and. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. 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. When sicily, after the carthaginian collapse, had enjoyed sixty years of good fortune in all respects, the. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480.
According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. 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 22 chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25. Table of contents for diodorus siculus, books 1112. Diodorus of sicily in twelve volumes by charles henry oldfather 1977, introduction. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library.
Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. Diodorus will give an account of the most northerly regions of europe, when he describes the exploits of caesar 3 g see diodorus, 5. Introduction, text, and translation by ctesias by jan p.
He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the. Diodorus is conflating the stories of brennos of the prausi, who with belinusbolgius invaded greece in 279 bc, and that of brennus of the senones, who invaded rome in 387 bc. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. For he writes of the history of the romans in his seventh book, in the following words. Diodorus siculus describes a great seismic upheaval in 1250 bc which caused radical topographical changes from the gulf of gabes to the atlantic. He wrote, in greek, a world history in 40 books, ending with caesars gallic wars. This study, the fullest ever undertaken of diodorus.
Diodorus siculus, library, book xii, contents of the. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus book 15 bryn mawr. Diodorus drew on the works of earlier authors, such as ctesias of cnidus c. Diodorus sicily english translation c h oldfather, used. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 p. Ancient history, history, early works to 1800, world history, kings and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the. This visit was marked by his witnessing an angry mob demand the death of a roman citizen who had accidentally killed a cat, an animal sacred to the ancient egyptians bibliotheca historica 1. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. 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.
Ursinus, volume 2 ebook written by diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculus author of library of history, volume i. Diodorus siculus is recognized for his attention to detail and faithful text compilation. 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. 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. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. He probably never travelled to celtic lands, even though he adds to posidonius texts about the celts. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Bradford welles translator and a great selection of related. Diodorus siculus has 86 books on goodreads with 80 ratings. Stylianou, research associate p j stylianou clarendon press, 1998 history 602 pages.
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 chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25 chapter. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. So she sent her a sword, a noose, and some hemlock and ordered her to use. The findings of this investigation are then applied in commenting on book 15, which deals with the crucial years between the kings peace, concluded in. Diodorus siculus, library, book xii, contents of the twelfth. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 by p. 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. Studies in biblical historiography by tomoo ishida brill, 1999. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. For long stretches of greek history in the classical period, diodorus siculus provides the only surviving continuous narrative of events. P j stylianou for long stretches of greek history in the classical period, diodorus siculus provides the only surviving continuous narrative of events. He came to rome in the middle of the first century b. Diodorus siculus account of the life of semiramis ancient.
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