Ursinus, volume 2 volume 2 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Diodorus siculus s most popular book is library of history, volume i.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. Contents of the sixteenth book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter. The historical library diodorus siculus 1st c bce book i. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced. The historical library of diodorus the sicilianbook i. This visit was marked by his witnessing an angry mob demand the death of a roman citizen who had accidentally killed a cat, an animal sacred to the ancient egyptians bibliotheca historica 1. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history.
Diodorus siculus, library, book xiii, contents of the. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian html with commentary at perseus diodorus, siculus. Perseus provides credit for all accepted changes, storing new additions in a versioning system. Library of history, volume ix diodorus siculus harvard. The last complete copy vanished when the turks sacked constantinople in 1453. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen books. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page.
Mens first manner of life, and who were the first men. 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. Diodoruss library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading diodorus siculus i.
Book 16 is devoted to philip, and without it the career of this great king would be far more obscure to us. The earliest date diodorus mentions is his visit to egypt in the 180th olympiad between 60 and 56 bc. Diodorus world history was, in his own words, an immense work that consisted of forty books, of which 1 5 and 1120 survive completely. When sicily, after the carthaginian collapse, had enjoyed sixty years of good fortune in all respects, the servile war broke out for the following reason. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. The first six books are geographical in theme, and describe the history and culture of egypt book i, of mesopotamia, india. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 42 ratings. Mar 25, 2011 the historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen books. Diodorus s library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. Historical library of diodorus the sicilian by diodorus siculus book i. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books london. Small sections of the lost books are preserved in photius and the excerpts of constantine porphyrogenitus. Books 1 5 and 1120 survive complete, the rest in fragments.
Public domain ebook download the library, books 1620. Classical texts library diodorus siculus, library of history book 4. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Diodorus siculus, library, book xvi, contents of the. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Diodorus siculus author of library of history, volume i. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Library of history, volume xii diodorus siculus harvard. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The historical library of diodorus the sicilianbook v. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. The library, books 1620 philip ii, alexander the great, and the successors diodorus siculus robin waterfield oxford worlds classics. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian book i. The first translation of the library for over fifty years, by the acknowledged best contemporary translator of ancient greek prose. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb classical library lcl in 10 volumes, with greek and english translation by c. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the. Asdrubal, the gaulish uprising, and the second punic war book xxv. Fragments of book 9 fragments of book 10 fragments of. Diodorus book, which he called bibliotheca historica meaning historical library, consisted of 40 books. Books go search todays deals vouchers amazonbasics best sellers gift ideas new releases gift cards help free delivery shopper toolkit sell.
To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. 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. Fragments of book 9 fragments of book 10 fragments of uncertain provenience book xi book xii book xiii book xiv book xv book xvi book xvii chapter. 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. Contents of the eleventh book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8.
Library of history, volume i diodorus siculus harvard. 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. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Library of history, volume iv diodorus siculus harvard. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 3. An xml version of this text is available for download, with the additional restriction that you offer perseus any modifications you make. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 1. Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st b. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. 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. Alexander the great, and the successors, the library, books 1620 by diodorus siculus.
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