Greek history, 480431 bcthe alternative version translated with introduction and commentary by peter green 2006. 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. Diodorus siculus is recognized for his attention to detail and faithful text compilation. The first six books are geographical in theme, and describe the history and culture of egypt book i, of mesopotamia, india. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. Aims, achievements, criticism the persian wars and the pentekontaetia translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st b. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page. Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. Diodorus book, which he called bibliotheca historica meaning historical library, consisted of 40 books. Volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus.
The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 12. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 by p. The first section books 16 cover the carious myths in a historical way and are divided geographically. 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 3876 bc, and the aftermath of the battle of mantinea fought in 362 bc.
This study, the fullest ever undertaken of diodorus, examines his aims, sources, and methods in detail. Greek history, 480431 bc the alternative version diodorus siculus translated, with introduction and commentary, by peter green. 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 is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. 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. P j stylianou for long stretches of greek history in the classical period, diodorus siculus provides the only surviving continuous narrative of events. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Encyclopaedia britannicadiodorus siculus entry in the. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc.
A prediction of the fall and ruin of the king of tyre, who, in the destruction of that city, is particularly set up as a mark for gods arrows v. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. 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 alps, expelling the tyrrhenians who dwelt there. Studies in biblical historiography by tomoo ishida brill, 1999.
To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Ezekiel 28 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. This makes diodorus an invaluable quarry for the historian and the historiographer alike, but one that can be used only. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. Composition, antecedents, influences the bibliotheke ii. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus a wikipedia article about this author is available diodorus, siculus. A lamentation for the king of tyre, when he has thus fallen, though he falls by his own iniquity v.
Contents preface abbreviations introduction diodorus siculus. He wrote, in greek, a world history in 40 books, ending with caesars gallic wars. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15, book 15 p.
The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Stylianou, research associate p j stylianou clarendon press, 1998 history 602 pages. A short time after this hippolytus returned to athens for the celebration of the mysteries, and phaedra. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 p. Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302. Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. 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.
Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. Fully preserved are books iv and xixx, which cover egyptian, mesopotamian, indian, scythian, arabian, and north african history and parts of greek and roman hist. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections.
A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15, book 15. 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. 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 article about diodorus siculus by the.
Table of contents for diodorus siculus, books 1112. Introduction, text, and translation by ctesias by jan p. Classical texts library diodorus siculus, library of history book 4. 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. Diodorus siculus article about diodorus siculus by the free. Google digital humanities awards program provided support for entering this text. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15. 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. 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 first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. Ancient history, history, early works to 1800, world history, kings and.
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 findings of this investigation are then applied in commenting on book 15, which deals with the crucial years between the kings peace, concluded in. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. For this narrative he summarized, however incompetently, the work of earlier and greater historians whose original texts are lost to us. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Greek history 480431 bc, the alternative version by diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculus, library, book xii, contents of the. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian html with commentary at perseus diodorus, siculus. For that reason his book is divided into three sections. 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. 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.
Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 1. Diodorus of sicily in twelve volumes by charles henry oldfather 1977, introduction. Diodorus universal history, which he named bibliotheca historica greek. Ezekiel 28 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Diodorus covers a lot of ground from the period before the trojan war to julius caesars gallic campaigns. Jan 16, 2018 bibliotheca historica by diodorus siculus.
Greens accompanying notes and commentary revisit longstanding debates about historical inconsistencies in diodorus work and offer thoughtprovoking new interpretations and conclusions. 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. The historical library of diodorus siculus is a detailed account of greek and roman history down to the authors own time about 60 b. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. Stylianou, a historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 oxford, 1998. For long stretches of greek history in the classical period, diodorus siculus provides the only surviving continuous narrative of events. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 book.
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 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. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books london. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
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