Otus and ephialtes, the sons of aloeus and iphimedia. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Diodorus library of history takes up twelve volumes in the loeb series. The first six books treated the mythic history of the nonhellenic and hellenic tribes to the. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. This is the title which the ancients gave to the eleventh book of the odyssey, which contains the story of the descent of odysseus into the underworld and of his meetings with the dead. Diodorus of sicily in twelve volumes by charles henry oldfather 1977, introduction. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of. Introduction, text, and translation by ctesias by jan p. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc.
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 siculus, library, book xi, contents of the eleventh. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb classical library lcl in 10 volumes, with greek and english translation by c. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 12. He came to rome in the middle of the first century b. His work covers both roman and greek history and is useful for providing a general mediterranean view of classical history. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc.
Winner, a choice magazine outstanding academic book, 2007. Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the. Full text of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books. The marsic war took its name from the leaders of the defection, although the italians in general made this war upon the romans.
Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Diodorus siculus is recognized for his attention to detail and faithful text compilation. What is the historical perspective of diodorus siculus. Full text of diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history. 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. The myth of alexander hist 225 fall 2011 sources for knowing alex lost historians callisthenes of olynthus nephew of aristotle 360328 bce nearchus served on campaign 360300 bce. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Out of an original 40 books only books 15 and 1120 survive intact.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read delphi complete works of diodorus siculus illustrated. Greek history, 480431 bcthe alternative version translated with introduction and commentary by peter green 2006. Diodorus siculus, the library of history, books ii. Full text of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian. Stylianou, a historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15. Only one surviving source provides a continuous narrative of greek history from xerxes invasion to the wars of the successors following the death of alexander the greatthe bibliotheke, or library, produced by sicilian historian diodorus siculus ca. On the ethiopians who dwell beyond libya and their antiquities book iii, chaps. Diodorus was a sicilian who wrote a universal history sometime in the first century bc.
Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. The first covers mythic history up tae the destruction o troy, arranged geografically. The first book of his library of history told of the ancient history of egypt, and this account contains a number of interesting variants of egyptian mythology that would go on to influence late antique and medieval views of egypt. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. The latest event mentioned by him belongs to the year 21 bc.
Diodorus siculus, library, book xvii perseus digital library. 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. Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. Diodorus siculus provides one of the few surviving attempts at a universal history from the hellenistic era.
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. 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. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus book 15 bryn mawr. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. Full text of the historical library of diodorus the. Read the fulltext online edition of diodorus siculus, books 1112.
Jan 16, 2018 bibliotheca historica by diodorus siculus. 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. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. 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.
It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. Diodorus siculus, book 37 fragments covering the period 91 88 b. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Aims, achievements, criticism the persian wars and the pentekontaetia translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. Table of contents for diodorus siculus, books 1112. Greek history 480431 bc, the alternative version 2006. For that reason his book is divided into three sections.
Diodorus says that the socalled marsic war which happened in his lifetime was greater than all previous wars. If youve read thucydides, then followed up his history by reading xenophon, then youll just have to pick up diodorus siculuss library of history. Diodorus siculus, greek historian from agyrium in sicily, hence called siculus the sicilian. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. A complete set still existed in the imperial palace in constantinople at the start of the renaissance in the 15th century. 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. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world. Diodorus sicily english translation c h oldfather, used.
Against the projectiles from the catapults they made wheels with many spokes, and, setting these to rotate by. 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. Encyclopaedia britannicadiodorus siculus entry in the. Delphi complete works of diodorus siculus illustrated by. His history consisted of 40 books, of which 15 and 1120 survive, and was divided into three parts. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Composition, antecedents, influences the bibliotheke ii. Delphi complete works of diodorus siculus illustrated ebook written by diodorus siculus. 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.
A complete set still existed in the imperial palace in constantinople at the start of the renaissance in the 15th century, but perished with the sack of the city in 1453. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. 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. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. A comprehensive read, book viii covers the area where xenepohon left off 335 324 bc.
He never tires of commenting on his empty and inept rhetoric p. Ancient history, history, early works to 1800, world history, kings and. He is kent for writin the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much o which survives, atween 60 an 30 bc. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 57 ratings. Featured audio all audio latest this just in grateful dead netlabels old time radio 78 rpms and cylinder recordings. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. The first six books are geographical in theme, and describe the history and culture of egypt book i, of mesopotamia, india.