Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. The preceding book, which is the tenth of our narrative, closed with the events of the year just before the crossing of xerxes into europe and the formal deliberations which the general assembly of the greeks held in corinth on the alliance between gelon and the greeks. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480.
He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. 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. Historical library the historical library of diodorus siculus is a detailed account of greek and roman history down to the authors own time about 60 b. Table of contents for diodorus siculus, books 1112. Diodorus siculus the library of history lacuscurtius diodorus. A commentary volume 1 of diodorus siculus volume 1 of diodorus siculus. A comprehensive read, book viii covers the area where xenepohon left off 335 324 bc. Questia read the fulltext online edition of diodorus siculus, books 1112. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 by p.
The headlines satibarzanes revolts artacoana chosen for showdown satibarzanes flees to bessus men to mountains. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. A new english translation of diodorus history of the greek world during the periclean era, and an iconoclastic reappraisal of this undervalued historian by one of the worlds leading classicists. We cannot accept orders for books or journals at this time. Fragments of book 9 fragments of book 10 fragments of uncertain provenience book xi book xii book xiii book xiv. Out of an original 40 books only books 15 and 1120 survive intact. Diodorus covers a lot of ground from the period before the trojan war to julius caesars gallic campaigns.
Composition, antecedents, influences the bibliotheke ii. Project muse diodorus siculus and the first century. Greek history, 480431 bcthe alternative version translated with introduction and commentary by peter green 2006. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. 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. Asdrubal, the gaulish uprising, and the second punic war book xxv. 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 i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302. Diodorus siculus, library, fragments of book 9, chapter 1, section 1.
Book 37 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. Diodorus siculus, library, book xii, contents of the. And in the former book we have spoken of the pyrenean mountains in iberia, when we treated of the acts and achievements of hercules these are the highest and greatest of all others. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Diodorus sicily english translation c h oldfather, used. Diodorus siculus is recognized for his attention to detail and faithful text compilation. The historical library of diodorus siculus is a detailed account of greek and roman history down to the authors own time about 60 b. Fragmentology is the study of surviving fragments of manuscripts mainly manuscripts from the middle ages and the renaissance in the case of european manuscript cultures. 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. Diodorus siculus, library, book xii, contents of the twelfth. A manuscript fragment may consist of whole or partial leaves, typically made of parchment, conjugate pairs or sometimes gatherings of a parchment book or codex, or parts of. Bradford welles translator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The hardcover of the library of history, volume xii. Click on the g symbols to go to the greek text of the fragments.
The first stories of jason were likely told in mycenaean greek, an early dialect of what would become classical greek. Contents preface abbreviations introduction diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculus primary author only author division. I was hoping to read the english translation of all extant volumes of diodorus siculus bibliotheca historica by purchasing this book. Diodorus siculus, library, fragments of book 9, chapter 1.
The preceding book, the tenth overall, concluded with the events of the year immediately prior to xerxes crossing into europe, and the public debate held in the general assembly of the hellenes at corinth to discuss an alliance between gelon and the greeks 481 b. Jul 24, 2014 posts about diodorus siculus written by m j mann. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Diodorus siculus, library, fragments of book 10, chapter 34. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. 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. A complete set still existed in the imperial palace in constantinople at the start of the renaissance in the 15th century.
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. Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. If youve read thucydides, then followed up his history by reading xenophon, then youll just have to pick up diodorus siculus s library of history. The greek sources listed below cover the nearly all of antiquity, from homer and hesiod c. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. The first six books are geographical in theme, and describe the history and. The destruction of persepolis persepolis was the capital of the persian kingdom. 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.
Books vix survive only in fragments, which cover events before and after the trojan war including the. Library of history, volume xii, fragments of books 3340 loeb classical library no. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Bibliotheca historica is a work of universal history by diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculus is currently considered a single author. Greek history 480431 bc, the alternative version 2006. Lp0002 the birth of heracles diodorus siculus library. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 12. Library of history, volume xi diodorus siculus harvard. Diodorus of sicily in twelve volumes with an english translation by c. Diodorus siculus, book 37 fragments covering the period 91 88 b.
Greek history 480431 bc, the alternative version by diodorus siculus, 2006 online research library. I was disappointed to discover that was not possible with this book. Project muse promotes the creation and dissemination of essential humanities and social science resources through collaboration with libraries, publishers, and scholars worldwide. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. 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. Alexander described it to the macedonians as the most hateful of the cities of asia, and gave it over to his soldiers to plunder, all but the palaces. The hardcover of the library of history, volume iii. Readers may order directly from many independent bookstores via, and bookstore websites, as well as through major online retailers. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11.
To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Diodorus siculus, library, fragments of book 10, chapter 4. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. A commentary with a frontispiece volume 29 of monographs and textbooks on pure and applied mathematics etudes preliminaires aux religions orientales dans lempire romain etudes preliminaires aux religions orientales dans lempire. Oct 03, 2011 buy bibliotheca historica by siculus, diodorus, dindorf, ludovic isbn. Yet generations of scholars have disdained diodorus as a spectacularly unintelligent copyist who only reproduced, and often. Bradford welles translator and a great selection of related. The ancient classics series provides ereaders with the wisdom of the classical world, with both english translations and the original greek texts.
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 cleitarchus official campaign historian wrote for ptolemy i soter extant historians diodorus siculus, book 17 c. Although the amazon item description lists the book language as english, the book is written in latin and does not include an english. In the present book we shall fully narrate the subsequent course of events, beginning with xerxes expedition. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. A manuscript fragment may consist of whole or partial leaves, typically made of parchment, conjugate pairs or sometimes gatherings of a parchment book or codex, or parts of singleleaf documents such as notarial acts. 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 siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily.
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