Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. The first six books are geographical in theme, and describe the history and culture of egypt book i, of mesopotamia, india. 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. Ancient history, history, early works to 1800, world history, kings and. For that reason his book is divided into three sections. Diodorus covers a lot of ground from the period before the trojan war to julius caesars gallic campaigns. In his writings, diodorus is clear that the ancient macedonians were a distinct nation, not related to any of the balkan peoples greeks. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Diodorus siculus, library, fragments of book 9, chapter 1. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h.
It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. Greek history, 480431 bc the alternative version diodorus siculus translated, with introduction and commentary, by peter green. Jan 16, 2018 bibliotheca historica by diodorus siculus. Alastor and chromius named in book 11 of the odyssey a daughter pero.
Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb classical library lcl in 10 volumes, with greek and english translation by c. In greek mythology, the name chloris was the daughter of a different amphion himself son of. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Odysseus is said to have encountered chloris on his journey to hades. 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 or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Read the fulltext online edition of diodorus siculus, books 1112. Page 53 this piece is not only commendable for its greatness, but admirable for its cut and workmanship, and the excellency of the stone.
Encyclopaedia britannicadiodorus siculus entry in the. The marsic war took its name from the leaders of the defection, although the italians in general made this war upon the romans. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the. Home browse books book details, diodorus siculus, books 1112. Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the eleventh. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Lp0048 amazons versus atlantis forgotten legends, from diodorus siculus library of history duration. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus.
Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Aims, achievements, criticism the persian wars and the pentekontaetia translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. How the carthaginians with great armaments made war upon sicily chaps. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. 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 lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. 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. 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.
In this year the lacedaemonians, now that for no good reason they had lost the command of the sea, were resentful. Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the. Odysseus, to see the cities of many peoples and learn their ways. 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.
The great battle about epipolae and the victory of the syracusans chap. In so great a work there is not to be discerned the least flaw, or any other blemish. How xerxes, leaving mardonius behind as commander, withdrew with a portion of his army to asia chap. 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. How themistocles outgeneralled xerxes and the greeks conquered the barbarians in the naval battle of salamis chaps. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira. Written between 60 and 30 bc, diodorus siculus library of history relates significant topics in world history. The analysis of diodorus terminology books 1120 about political collaboration and opposition.
It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. Diodorus says that the socalled marsic war which happened in his lifetime was greater than all previous wars. At the conclusion of the year, in athens diotrephes was archon and in rome the consuls elected were lucius valerius and aulus mallius, and the eleians celebrated the ninetynin. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302.
Diodorus siculus, the library of history translated by charles henry. Diodorus of sicily, with an english translation by c. Featured audio all audio latest this just in grateful dead netlabels old time radio 78 rpms and cylinder recordings. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 57 ratings. Murray 1 but when we had come down to the ship and to the sea, first of all we drew the ship down to the bright sea, and set the mast and sail in the black ship, and took the sheep and put them aboard, and ourselves embarked, sorrowing, and shedding big tears. Diodorus of sicily in twelve volumes by charles henry oldfather 1977, introduction. He came to rome in the middle of the first century b. 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. 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. Greek history, 480431 bcthe alternative version translated with introduction and commentary by peter green 2006. Diodorus siculus, greek historian from agyrium in sicily, hence called siculus the sicilian.
Out of an original 40 books only books 15 and 11 20 survive intact. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 12. Hecataeus of abdera collated all the stories about the hyperboreans current in the fourth century bc and published a lengthy treatise on them, lost to us, but noted by diodorus siculus ii. Philip ii, alexander the great, and the successors. Diodorus siculus, book 37 fragments covering the period 91 88 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. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bce. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. Greek history 480431 bc, the alternative version 2006. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Diodorus sicily english translation c h oldfather, used. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. Composition, antecedents, influences the bibliotheke ii.
Dec 31, 2015 lp0048 amazons versus atlantis forgotten legends, from diodorus siculus library of history duration. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. 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. 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 book, which he called bibliotheca historica meaning historical library, consisted of 40 books. Introduction, text, and translation by ctesias by jan p. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading diodorus siculus i.
This war, indeed, surpassed all those that preceded it, both in the bravery of the leaders and in the greatness of their exploits. Murray 1 but when we had come down to the ship and to the sea, first of all we drew the ship down to the bright sea, and set the mast and sail in the black ship, and took the sheep and put them aboard, and ourselves. Also, the sun was supposed to rise and set only once a year in hyperborea, which would place it above or upon the arctic circle, or, more. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, 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. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, 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.
Homer, odyssey book 11 theoi classical texts library. In the traditional arrangement of the fragments of diodorus, the fragments of books 38 and 39 are shown together, because it is not certain where the split between the two books occurred. Diodorus universal history, which he named bibliotheca historica greek. Table of contents for diodorus siculus, books 1112. Contents preface abbreviations introduction 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. The arrival from athens of demosthenes and eurymedon with a strong force chap. The seabattle of all the ships in the great harbour and the victory of the syracusans chaps. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. 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. In the prooemium to book i, diodorus announces that he will begin thebibliothekewith a systematic treatment of the mythologies of the world i 3.
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