Unfortunately the second half books 2140 has only survived in fragments, but even. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. Diodorus siculus, library, book xvii, the seventeenth book of. Information and translations of diodorus siculus in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. A complete set still existed in the imperial palace in constantinople at the start of the renaissance in the 15th century, but perished with the sack of the city in 1453. The library, books 1620 philip ii, alexander the great, and the successors diodorus siculus robin waterfield oxford worlds classics. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The eclogues is a book of latin poetry attributed to calpurnius siculus and inspired by the similarly named poems of the augustanage poet virgil. On the left page is printed the text in greek or latin depending on the language of the writer and on the right side is the text. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i.
Index page to greek text and translation of diodorus siculus, books 33 40. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. A new english translation of diodorus history of the greek world during the periclean era, and an iconoclastic reappraisal of this undervalued historian by one of the worlds leading classicists. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Click on the g symbols to go to the greek text of the fragments. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek. Some scholars argue in favor of a neronian date 54 68 ad, 1 while others arguing for a later date possibly during the reign of severus 193 211 ad.
Some scholars argue in favor of a neronian date 54 68 ad, while others arguing for a later date possibly during the reign of severus 193 211 ad. Nonjonas out there should know that he did a fair chunk of the work himself. Ive just completed putting the first 17 books of diodorus library of history online at lacus. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian html with commentary at perseus diodorus, siculus.
Yet this important historian has been consistently denigrated as a mere copyist who slavishly reproduced the works of earlier historians without understanding what he. Diodorus siculus, 6 books anne burton, 2 books alessandra scarpa bonazza buora, 1 book n. Fully preserved are books iv and xixx, which cover egyptian, mesopotamian, indian, scythian, arabian, and north african history and parts of greek and roman hist. The eclogues is a book of latin poetry attributed to calpurnius siculus and inspired by the similarly named poems of the augustanage poet virgil the date of writing is disputed. Books 38 and 39 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. Diodorus siculus, book 40 fragments covering the period 71. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. A commentary volume 1 of diodorus siculus volume 1 of diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. I hope the end of your trip went as well as the rest of it seems to have gone. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus.
Jahrhundert vor hat bei historikern keinen allzu guten ruf. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. 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.
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. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. They are a sort of compromise between a straight english translation and an annotated copy of the original text. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. 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. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library.
Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. 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. Greek history, 480431 bcthe alternative version translated with introduction and commentary by peter green 2006. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Diodorus of sicily, with an english translation by c. Bradford welles translator and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The preceding book, the tenth overall, concluded with the events of the year immediately prior to xerxes crossing into europe, and the public debate held in the general assembly of the hellenes at corinth to discuss an alliance between gelon and the greeks 481 b. 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.
The first translation of the library for over fifty years, by the acknowledged best contemporary translator of ancient greek prose. 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 siculus article about diodorus siculus by the. Greek history 480431 bc, the alternative version by diodorus siculus, 2006 online research library. Ich will aber seine ehre als schriftsteller retten. He wrote, in greek, a world history in 40 books, ending with caesars gallic wars. Encyclopaedia britannicadiodorus siculus entry in the. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the. 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. Diodorus siculus, library, book xvii, the seventeenth book. Questia read the fulltext online edition of diodorus siculus, books 1112.
English translation only, no greek, about 2000 pages of print. Diodorus sicily english translation c h oldfather, used. In the present book we shall fully narrate the subsequent course of events, beginning with xerxes expedition. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Diodorus siculus primary author only author division. This comprehensive ebook presents the complete extant works of diodorus siculus, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual delphi bonus material. Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. 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. 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.
Asdrubal, the gaulish uprising, and the second punic war book xxv. Book 40 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. Diodorus siculus is currently considered a single author. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Introduction, text, and translation by ctesias by jan p. Diodorus siculus article about diodorus siculus by the free. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 57 ratings.
The ancient classics series provides ereaders with the wisdom of the classical world, with both english translations and the original greek texts. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books london. Diodorus siculus is recognized for his attention to detail and faithful text compilation. The historical library of diodorus siculus is a detailed account of greek and roman history down to the authors own time about 60 b. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus a wikipedia article about this author is available diodorus, siculus. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. Historical library the historical library of diodorus siculus is a detailed account of greek and roman history down to the authors own time about 60 b. A commentary with a frontispiece volume 29 of monographs and textbooks on pure and applied mathematics etudes preliminaires aux religions orientales dans lempire romain etudes preliminaires aux religions orientales dans lempire.