Yes, that sounds like the one, oldfather is the author of the translation of diodorus sicilus in the loeb classical library from the 1920s. Diodorus siculus library of history lacuscurtius diodorus siculus. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history. Diodorus shows no knowledge that egypt became a roman provincewhich transpired in 30 bcso presumably he published his completed work before that event. Diodoruss library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. Diodorus of sicily in twelve volumes with an english translation by c. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. Library of history, volume v diodorus siculus harvard.
The historical library of diodorus the sicilian html with commentary at perseus diodorus, siculus. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page. Diodorus vero plures ex variis operibus fontes elaboravit atque coniunxit ad unam universalem historiam pariendam. 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.
Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st b. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb classical library lcl in 10 volumes, with greek and english translation by c. Delphi ancient classics book 32 by diodorus siculus. Full text of diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb classical library in 10 volumes see other formats.
Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. Selections from arrian, diodorus, plutarch, and quintus curtius by arrian. Classical texts library diodorus siculus, library of history book 4. Chapters 114 and 115 of diodorus siculus book 17 give rise to impressive difficulties, considering their relative brevity.
Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Quintus curtius rufus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Texts on three slave revolts internet history sourcebooks. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Oldfather please visit to browse through our range of exciting titles. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. Library of history, volume xii diodorus siculus harvard.
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 34 and 35 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. Lacuscurtius diodorus siculus book iii chapters 35. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. He is kent for writin the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much o which survives, atween 60 an 30 bc. Diodorus of sicily, with an english translation by c. Then entering the houses, they made such a great a slaughter. Diodorus siculus produced a universal history entitled thebibliotheke. I think his is the only english translation of the work made in the last century. Written between 60 and 30 bc, diodorus siculus library of history relates significant topics in world history. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions.
It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Also extracts from diodorus siculus, josephus, and tacitus, relating to the jews, together with an appendix. African studies american studies ancient near east and egypt art history asian studies book history and cartography biblical studies classical studies education. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the. As for my own greek text of diodorus, i was led to start with books 6. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books london. For the historian of the ancient world there is nothing more necessary and nothing more difficult than the task of discriminating between fact and fiction, between accuracy and exaggeration, in his sources. He is known for writing the monumental 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. If such an event did not occur, how do we explain the salt laden chotts. Philip ii, alexander the great, and the successors. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus a wikipedia article about this author is available diodorus, siculus. In rome, at about the same time that marius defeated the libyan kings bocchus and jugurtha in a great battle and slew many tens of thousands of libyans, and, later, took thence and held captive jugurtha himself after he had been. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Whereas diodorus himself has been commonly seen as a mere copyist of earlier historical traditions, kenneth sacks explores the complexity of his work to reveal a historian with a distinct point of view indicative of his times. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. Diodorus siculus bibliothecam historicam maxime graeco dialecto commune koine cum quibusdam atticis classicae aetatis propriis elementis scripsit. How the king led his troops against the sogdiani and scythians. Diodorus of sicily project gutenberg selfpublishing.
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. At the beginning of chapter 1 diodorus has announced the opening of the year 3243 athenian archon, roman consuls, 114th olympic gamesthe. Diodorus siculus, library, book xvii, the seventeenth book of. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Diodorus siculus records this event in his third book dating it to around 1250 bc.
Walton, diodorus siculus xii books 3340 cambridge mass. Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the. The events of the second slave revolt recounted in book 36 are. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restric. Bibliotheca historica is a work of universal history by diodorus siculus. In rome, at about the same time that marius defeated the libyan kings bocchus and jugurtha in a great battle and slew many tens of thousands of libyans, and, later, took thence and held. The latest event diodorus mentions is octavian s vengeance on the city of tauromenium, whose refusal to help him led to octavians naval defeat nearby in 36 bc 16. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian.
And the latter are few in number and lead a miserable existence. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Book 16 is devoted to philip, and without it the career of this great king would be far more obscure to. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. Reading diodorus through photius queens university belfast. Discover book depositorys huge selection of diodorus siculus books online. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 42 ratings. Numerous educational institutions recommend us, including oxford. 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. Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english.
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