Book 16 is devoted to philip, and without it the career of this great king would be far more obscure to us. Unfortunately the second half books 2140 has only survived in fragments, but even these fragments represent one of the most important sources for the history of the period that they cover. Diodorus siculus is known to few people today apart from ancient historians, and even they, for the most part, consult his text rather than read it. This island, the account continues, is situated in the north and is inhabited by the hyperboreans, who. Buy diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens by peter green from waterstones today. Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format.
Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. Book 17 is the earliest surviving account by over a hundred years of the worldchanging eastern conquests of alexander the great, philips son. This new translation by robin waterfield of books 1620 covers a vital period in european history. Books 15 and 1120 survive complete, the rest in fragments. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. The library, books 1620 philip ii, alexander the great, and the successors diodorus siculus robin waterfield oxford worlds classics. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. The lamian war, or the hellenic war 323322 bc was fought by a coalition of cities including athens and the aetolian league against macedon and its ally boeotia. Volumes ii and iii of diodorus in the loeb series contain the bulk of his mythological material. Diodorus siculus, library, book xii, contents of the twelfth book of. This edition, one of the bcp classics companion series, provides a translation and detailed commentary of the greek and macedonian narrative of diodorus book xvi. The war broke out after the death of the king of macedon, alexander the great, and was part of a series of attempts to challenge macedonian hegemony over mainland greece.
Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Diodorus siculus, hardcover, isbn 0674994647, isbn 9780674994645, acceptable condition, free shipping in the us diodorus library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. See demosthenes choke on his values and accept persian gold whack. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus sicily english translation c h oldfather, used. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. When hippodamas was archon at athens, the romans elected four military tribunes with consular power, lucius valerius, lucius manlius, servius sulpicius, and lucretius. George washington and the creation of an american institution, wrote at time about the founding fathers understanding that. Library of history, volume xii, fragments of books 3340 loeb. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira.
Delphi complete works of diodorus siculus illustrated by. This may explain why the one fact virtually all classicists think they know about himthat he is a mere slavish copyist only as good as his source. Discover book depositorys huge selection of diodorus siculus books online. Hyperborea was identified with britain first by hecataeus of abdera in the 4th century bc, as in a preserved fragment by diodorus siculus. Diodorus library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. Diodorus library of history takes up twelve volumes in the loeb series. Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st b. The bibliotheca historica of diodorus siculus volume ii introduction, notes, and glossary by john skelton. Diodorus siculus, library, book xii, contents of the. His account of gold mining in nubia in eastern egypt book iii chapters 1214 is one of the earliest extant texts on the topic, and describes in vivid detail the use of. Unbound author heather boushey argued in a prospect roundtable that covid19 has liberated massive public spendingbut americans must beware of austerity demands from the government once the crisis passes lindsay chervinsky, author of the cabinet. 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. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. 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. Table of contents for diodorus siculus, books 11 12. The first translation of the library for over fifty years, by the acknowledged best contemporary translator of ancient greek prose. If you want to read a rarer book or read one in the original language then you cant do better than the loeb editions. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. An outstanding general, statesman and diplomat, philip ii inherited a kingdom near collapse and transformed it into the greatest power in the mediterranean world. Diodorus was a sicilian who wrote a universal history sometime in the first century bc. The headlines darius makes for ecbatana alexander enters babylon marvellous macedonians make merry. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 11 12.
Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. Diodorus siculus author of library of history, volume i. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read delphi complete works of diodorus siculus illustrated. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Diodorus on egypt by diodorus siculus, hardcover barnes. Library of history, volume iv diodorus siculus harvard. This comprehensive ebook presents the complete extant works of diodorus siculus, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual delphi bonus material. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, chapter 97, section 1. Diodorus siculus, library, book xii, contents of the twelfth. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 12. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases.
Table of contents for diodorus siculus, books 1112. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The hardcover of the library of history, volume xii. Volumes ii and iii of diodorus in the loeb series contain the bulk of his. The ancient classics series provides ereaders with the wisdom of the classical world, with both english translations and the original greek texts. Living in rome during the last years of the republic, diodorus of sicily produced the most expansive history of the ancient world that has survived from antiquitythe bibliotheke. Library of history, volume v diodorus siculus harvard. Complete works of diodorus siculus delphi classics delphi ancient classics book 32 by diodorus. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. 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. Diodorus s library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. Jun 23, 2014 delphi complete works of diodorus siculus illustrated ebook written by diodorus siculus. New comic book series out now the league of antimacedonian greeks bam. Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the eleventh.
In the regions beyond the land of the celts there lies in the ocean an island no smaller than sicily. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 42 ratings. Diodorus siculus and the first century book description. Diodoruss library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. The war takes its name from the protracted siege of the. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryused book markings inside. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The nook book ebook of the diodorus siculus, books 11 12. Library of history, volume xii diodorus siculus harvard. Written between 60 and 30 bc, diodorus siculus library of history relates significant topics in world history. The historical library of diodorus siculus is a detailed account of greek and roman history down to the authors own time about 60 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. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
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