Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 57 ratings. Page 53 this piece is not only commendable for its greatness, but admirable for its cut and workmanship, and the excellency of the stone. 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. Ancient history, history, early works to 1800, world history, kings and. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Contents of the thirteenth book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. Publication date 1933 publisher london heinemann collection robarts.
Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302. The greek in this book has been machineread as if it were english and then not corrected. A commentary volume 1 of diodorus siculus volume 1 of diodorus siculus. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. Bibliotheca historica comprises forty books, although only books 15 and 1120 and scattered fragments survive intact. He is kent for writin the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much o which survives, atween 60 an 30 bc. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This is not found in the extant portions of diodorus.
Written between 60 and 30 bc, diodorus siculus library of history relates significant topics in world history. On the ethiopians who dwell beyond libya and their antiquities book iii, chaps. Classical texts library diodorus siculus, library of history book 4. In so great a work there is not to be discerned the least flaw, or any other blemish. Books 34 and 35 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. The alternative version a new english translation of diodorus history of. The bibliotheca historica of diodorus siculus translated by john skelton vol i only text. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i.
Diodorus siculus, the library of history, books ii. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold through our affiliate partners. Augeas had agreed to give heracles onetenth of his herds in payment for the cleansing of his stables. Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st b. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. 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. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 4. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Diodorus siculus s most popular book is library of history, volume i. Diodorus siculus 29 11 a letter writer claims that alexander. Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. Contents of the twelfth book of diodorus chapter 1. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira.
The first covers mythic history up tae the destruction o troy, arranged geografically. The historical library in forty books volume 1 9780989783620. This new translation by robin waterfield of books 1620 covers a vital period in european history. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Winner, a choice magazine outstanding academic book, 2007. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. 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. 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 headlines memnon appointed supreme commander of persian army memnon sweeps across aegean. Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, chapter 29, section 4. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. Each book is further subdivided into chapters and sections. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc.
Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. 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. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Discover book depositorys huge selection of diodorus siculus books online. Selections from arrian, diodorus, plutarch, and quintus curtius by arrian, diodorus siculus, plutarch, quintus curtius rufus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in.
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