Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. Contents of the sixteenth 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. In his writings, diodorus is clear that the ancient macedonians were a distinct nation, not related to. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Diodorus the sicilian, usually called diodorus siculus, was a contemporary of caesar and augustushe seems to have made it the business. Smiths dictionary of greek and roman biography and mythology, vol 1, 1867, p. 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. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc.
Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. Here he enrolled some two thousand soldiers from his own and. Diodorus will record the customs and peculiarities of the british when. Diodorus will describe caesars invasion of britain at the appropriate time 4 g see diodorus, 5. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira. 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.
Each book is further subdivided into chapters and sections. Yet this important historian has been consistently denigrated as a mere copyist who slavishly reproduced the works of earlier historians without understanding what he was. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. 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.
Diodorus sicily english translation c h oldfather, used. Diodorus siculus s most popular book is library of history, volume i. Diodorus will record the customs and peculiarities of the british when he comes to describe caesars invasion of britain. Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. Classical texts library diodorus siculus, library of history book 4. Numerous educational institutions recommend us, including oxford. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc.
Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. 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 chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25 chapter. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restric. Diodorus siculus, library of history book 6 theoi classical. 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. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe.
No such account is found in the extant books of diodorus. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. Diodorus was a sicilian who wrote a universal history sometime in the first century bc. The first six books are geographical in theme, and describe the history and culture of egypt book i, of mesopotamia, india. Diodorus drew on the works of earlier authors, such as ctesias of cnidus c. 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, library, book xi, contents of the. Philistus of syracuse composed in thirteen books his history of sicily from the earliest times to approximately his own day. 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. Dec 11, 2017 the historical library of diodorus the sicilian by diodorus siculus book v translated by g.
Diodorus siculus, book 40 fragments covering the period 71. Diodorus work is generally derided for its use of myth and for shamelessly reproducing exactly what was printed in his sources. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 42 ratings. Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold through our affiliate partners. A commentary volume 1 of diodorus siculus volume 1 of diodorus siculus. 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. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. The historical library diodorus siculus 1st c bce book i. 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. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format.
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. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The historical library of diodorus the sicilianbook v.
In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. Chapters 114 and 115 of diodorus siculus book 17 give rise to impressive difficulties, considering their relative brevity. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. Click on the g symbols to go to the greek text of the fragments. Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st b. No account of this is in the extant portions of diodorus. The first to become king of macedonia after the death of alexander. 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 simple english wikipedia, the free. 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. Contents of the fourteenth 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.
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