Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. The primary purpose of this chapter is to highlight, through an extended discussion of the literary and ethical underpinnings of the sicilian dialogue, diodorus. 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. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen books. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb classical library lcl in 10 volumes, with greek and english translation by c. Starting with the most meagre resources, philip made his kingdom the greatest power in europethe greek historian diodorus of sicily is one of our most valuable sources from ancient times. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Philanthropia, athens, and democracy in diodorus siculus. Books 38 and 39 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira. This edition of diodorus siculus great work of collective history is an excellent alternative to loebs equally impressive but expensive 12 vol.
The last complete copy vanished when the turks sacked constantinople in 1453. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. Greek history, 480431 bcthe alternative version translated with introduction and commentary by peter green 2006. Ancient history, history, early works to 1800, world history, kings and. Diodorus never meant to write an accurate history of ancient greece, rather he set out to collect the most available and important information regarding the great historical events that preceded his time and up to his times. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. Now india is foursided in shape and the side which faces east and. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. A fragment out of the sixth book of the bibliotheca of diodorus siculus, taken out of.
But that this heaven, which compassd the earth round, only was god. The hundred headed serpent of greek mythology greek mythology explained duration. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. He is known for writing the monumental 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. 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 was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st.
The campaigns of alexander classics book 253 arrian. 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. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Greek and english on opposite pages imprint varies. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. The historical library in forty books volume 1 1st edition. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 1. Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. 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. Contents of the eleventh book of diodorus on the crossing of xerxes into europe chaps. 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.
Until it can be shown otherwise, i am inclined to think that plato did not know precisely where atlantis had been located but used the term beyond the pillars of herakles as indicative of a place outside the ambit of what was then current greek maritime. His history, in forty volumes, was intended to range from mythological times to 60 bce, and fifteen of the librarys forty books survive. Diodorus world history was, in his own words, an immense work that consisted of forty books, of which 15 and 11 20 survive completely. Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. Diodorus siculus author of library of history, volume i. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. This new translation by robin waterfield of books 1620 covers a vital. 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. In twelve volumes, charles bradford welles loeb classical library the loeb classical library greek authors. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Diodorus of sicily in twelve volumes with an english translation by c.
Commencing with book xi the library of history covers. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Oldfather, charles henry, 1887publication date 1935 topics. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. Diodorus of sicily, volume 11 diodorus of sicily, charles henry oldfather volume 11 of diodorus of sicily. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b.