For the historicity and date of the embassy see bosworth 1980b, 2289. A recent book, but very hostile to the revisionist view. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus book 15. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 oxford. The findings of this investigation are then appliedin commenting on book 15, a particularly important book which deals with the crucial years between the kings peace, concluded in 3876 bc, and the aftermath of the battle of mantinea fought. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 book. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Na greek historian who wrote a book called world history sometime between 60 bc and 30 bc. The historical library of diodorus the sicilianbook v. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb classical library lcl in 10 volumes, with greek and english translation by c. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian html with commentary at perseus diodorus, siculus.
Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books london. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc.
A historical commentary on diodorus siculus book 15 bryn mawr. Library of history, volume ii diodorus siculus harvard. 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. Stylianou, a historical commentary on diodorus siculus 15 oxford. Full text of diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history. Diodorus covers a lot of ground from the period before the trojan war to julius caesars gallic campaigns. The first section books 16 cover the carious myths in. Diodorus of sicily project gutenberg selfpublishing. African studies american studies ancient near east and egypt art history asian studies book history and cartography biblical studies classical studies education. A historical commentary on arrians history of alexander. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15. Diodorus siculus and the first century book description. Discover book depositorys huge selection of diodorus siculus books online.
Written between 60 and 30 bc, diodorus siculus library of history relates significant topics in world history. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. The findings of this investigation are then appliedin commenting on book 15, a particularly important book 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. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 oxford classical monographs bk. Read the fulltext online edition of a historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 1998. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. 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. Project muse a historical commentary on diodorus siculus. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Diodorus universal history, which he named bibliotheca historica historical library, was immense and consisted of 40 books, of which 15 and 1120 survive.
For that reason his book is divided into three sections. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 p. For long stretches of greek history in the classical period, diodorus siculus provides the only surviving continuous narrative of events.
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. A commentary volume 1 of diodorus siculus volume 1 of diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page. Uterary sources, a history of sicily and the western. Since we have gone through the islands lying eastward, on this side within the pillars of hercules, we shall now launch into the main ocean to those that lie beyond them. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold through our affiliate partners. The present study, the fullest ever undertaken for any part of diodorus, aims to meet the needs of both history and historiography. 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. Numerous educational institutions recommend us, including oxford. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc.
Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. The first section books 16 cover the carious myths in a historical way and are divided geographically. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian by diodorus siculus book v. P j stylianou for long stretches of greek history in the classical period, diodorus siculus provides the only surviving continuous narrative of events. In the introduction, necessarily substantial, the aims, sources, and methods of diodorus are examined in detail. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15, book 15. Books 1 5 and 1120 survive complete, the rest in fragments. The bibliotheca historica of diodorus siculus volume ii introduction, notes, and glossary by john. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and. 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. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Books 38 and 39 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english.
This study, the fullest ever undertaken of diodorus, examines his aims, sources, and methods in detail. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. 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. The findings of this investigation are then applied in commenting on book 15, which deals with the crucial years between the kings. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus opens the fourth book \ith a defence of his exposition of. For this narrative he summarized, however incompetently, the work of earlier and greater historians whose original texts are lost to us. The seabattle between the syracusans and the athenians and the victory of the athenians. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Diodorus of sicily, with an english translation by c.
This study is, as the dust jacket informs us, the fullest ever undertaken for any part of diodorus. Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the. For a possible explanation of this discrepancy, cp. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Stylianou therefore very appropriately offers in his introduction 19. This study, the fullest ever undertaken of diodorus. The seabattle of all the ships in the great harbour and the victory of the syracusans chaps. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. This account included descriptions of the celts and the gauls which were largely based on descriptions provided by earlier writers including posidonius.
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