A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 p. The present study, the fullest ever undertaken for any part of diodorus, aims to meet the needs of both history and historiography. Diodorus universal history, which he named bibliotheca historica historical library, was immense and consisted of 40 books, of which 15 and 1120 survive. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books. Project muse a historical commentary on diodorus siculus.
Diodoruss library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. A historical commentary on arrians history of alexander. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Diodorus of sicily project gutenberg selfpublishing. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. A commentary volume 1 of diodorus siculus volume 1 of diodorus siculus. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15, book 15.
Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. The second section 717 offers a history of the world from the trojan war to the death of alexander the great. The historical library of diodorus the sicilianbook v. 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. This study, the fullest ever undertaken of diodorus, examines his aims, sources, and methods in detail. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. Stylianou, a historical commentary on diodorus siculus 15 oxford. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 oxford classical monographs bk. The first section books 16 cover the carious myths in. Diodorus of sicily, with an english translation by c. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 by p. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb classical library lcl in 10 volumes, with greek and english translation by c. 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. 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.
He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. The bibliotheca historica of diodorus siculus volume ii introduction, notes, and glossary by john. Books 1 5 and 1120 survive complete, the rest in fragments. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus book 15. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian.
Uterary sources, a history of sicily and the western. Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for each book sold through our affiliate partners. 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. Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. Library of history, volume ii diodorus siculus harvard.
The first section books 16 cover the carious myths in a historical way and are divided geographically. Books 38 and 39 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. African studies american studies ancient near east and egypt art history asian studies book history and cartography biblical studies classical studies education history jewish studies literature and cultural studies languages and linguistics. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page. 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. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books london. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 42 ratings. 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.
Diodorus opens the fourth book \ith a defence of his exposition of. The seabattle between the syracusans and the athenians and the victory of the athenians. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 book. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian by diodorus siculus book v. For that reason his book is divided into three sections. A recent book, but very hostile to the revisionist view. 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. In the introduction, necessarily substantial, the aims, sources, and methods of diodorus are examined in detail. Diodorus siculus and the first century book description. Discover book depositorys huge selection of diodorus siculus books online. The seabattle of all the ships in the great harbour and the victory of the syracusans chaps. 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. For a possible explanation of this discrepancy, cp.
A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15. This study is, as the dust jacket informs us, the fullest ever undertaken for any part of diodorus. For the historicity and date of the embassy see bosworth 1980b, 2289. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history. For this narrative he summarized, however incompetently, the work of earlier and greater historians whose original texts are lost to us. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Diodorus covers a lot of ground from the period before the trojan war to julius caesars gallic campaigns. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian html with commentary at perseus diodorus, siculus. 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. Read the fulltext online edition of a historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 1998.
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. This study, the fullest ever undertaken of diodorus. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 oxford. Written between 60 and 30 bc, diodorus siculus library of history relates significant topics in world history. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and. 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. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. This account included descriptions of the celts and the gauls which were largely based on descriptions provided by earlier writers including posidonius. P j stylianou for long stretches of greek history in the classical period, diodorus siculus provides the only surviving continuous narrative of events.
He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Numerous educational institutions recommend us, including oxford. The findings of this investigation are then applied in commenting on book 15, which deals with the crucial years between the kings. Na greek historian who wrote a book called world history sometime between 60 bc and 30 bc. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus book 15 bryn mawr. African studies american studies ancient near east and egypt art history asian studies book history and cartography biblical studies classical studies education. Full text of diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history.