Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. 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. Writing during the last years of the republic, diodorus siculus produced a universal history entitled thebibliotheke of its forty original books, only fifteen are completely extant, with most of the others surviving in various fragmentary states. 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. Introduction, text, and translation by ctesias by jan p. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Studies in biblical historiography by tomoo ishida brill, 1999. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 57 ratings. Diodorus universal history, which he named bibliotheca historica greek. Contents of the twelfth book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8.
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. Aims, achievements, criticism the persian wars and the pentekontaetia translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. Rhodomani atque annotationibus variorum, bibliotheque historique, biblioteca storica di diodoro siculo, bibliothe que historique, the historical library of diodorus the sicilian. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. Lisa irene hau argues that a driving force among greek historians was the desire to use the past to teach lessons about the present and for the future. The first six books are geographical in theme, and describe the history and culture of egypt book i, of mesopotamia, india. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. 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. Greek history 480431 bc, the alternative version by diodorus siculus. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Diodorus covers a lot of ground from the period before the trojan war to julius caesars gallic campaigns. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen. The first section books 16 cover the carious myths in a historical way and are divided geographically.
Stylianou, research associate p j stylianou clarendon press, 1998 history 602 pages. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books london. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen books. Diodorus siculus article about diodorus siculus by the free.
Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. 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. Contents preface abbreviations introduction diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculus, the armies laid siege to the city for over two years. The text of diodorus used throughout is that of the bude. 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. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 12. Moral history from herodotus to diodorus siculus on jstor. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Diodorus siculus, library, book xii, contents of the twelfth.
This study, the fullest ever undertaken of diodorus, examines his aims, sources, and methods in detail. Composition, antecedents, influences the bibliotheke ii. Diodorus of sicily in twelve volumes by charles henry oldfather 1977, introduction. 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. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Moral history from herodotus to diodorus siculus book description.
In the third year, the khosr river, which ran through the city flooded, broke down the floodgates and part of the wall which allowed the enemy to come in. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15. Diodorus sicily english translation c h oldfather, used. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 p. Diodorus book, which he called bibliotheca historica meaning historical library, consisted of 40 books. 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.
A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15, book 15 p. For that reason his book is divided into three sections. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian html with commentary at perseus diodorus, siculus. Table of contents for diodorus siculus, books 1112. He wrote, in greek, a world history in 40 books, ending with caesars gallic wars. This edition of diodorus siculus great work of collective history is an excellent alternative to loebs equally impressive but expensive 12 vol. 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. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. Ancient history, history, early works to 1800, world history, kings and.
Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Diodorus siculus is recognized for his attention to detail and faithful text compilation. For long stretches of greek history in the classical period, diodorus siculus provides the only surviving continuous narrative of events. In two demonstrations of book 1, the archaeologia 1. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. Diodorus siculus describes a great seismic upheaval in 1250 bc which caused radical topographical changes from the gulf of gabes to the atlantic. Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. Bible study guide book of nahum united church of god. Lisa irene hau argues that a driving force among greek historians was the desire to use the past to. Greek history, 480431 bcthe alternative version translated with introduction and commentary by peter green 2006. Diodorus siculus is currently considered a single author.
Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. The historys claim to universality is established by its range, both geographic and chronological. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Giovanni parmeggiani, the causes of the peloponnesian. 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. Classical texts library diodorus siculus, library of history book 4. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. Jan 16, 2018 bibliotheca historica by diodorus siculus. 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. Fully preserved are books iv and xixx, which cover egyptian, mesopotamian, indian, scythian, arabian, and north african history and parts of. The hardcover of the library of history, volume ii. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 by p. Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st b.