Now india is foursided in shape and the side which faces east and that which faces south. The historical library of diodorus the sicilianbook ii. All that i know about him comes from books about alexander. Diodorus siculus, the library of history, books ii. Philip ii i have never read a full account of philips life. The first six books are geographical in theme, and describe the history and culture of egypt book i, of mesopotamia, india. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The library, books 1620 philip ii, alexander the great, and the successors.
The library, books 1620 philip ii, alexander the great, and the successors diodorus siculus robin waterfield oxford worlds classics. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions around the world from egypt, india and arabia to europe. 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. Diodorus of sicily, with an english translation by c. 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. Athenaeus, and some other writers, affirm that she was a most beautiful strumpet, and upon that account the king of assyria fell in love with her, and at first was taken into his favour, and at length becoming his. The historical library diodorus siculus 1st c bce book i. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. The first translation of the library for over fifty years, by the acknowledged best contemporary translator of ancient greek prose. Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the.
Jan 18, 2012 diodorus siculus, the 1st century bce historian, took great pride in precision of description but, even so, could not refrain from adding his own personal views and interpretations of historical events. But it is possible that diodorus siculus may have drawn on his nineveh account since siculus was familiar with herodotus writings. Index page to greek text and translation of diodorus siculus, books 33 40. This edition of diodorus siculus great work of collective history is an excellent alternative to loebs equally impressive but expensive 12 vol. This edition, one of the bcp classics companion series, provides a translation and detailed commentary of the greek and macedonian narrative of diodorus book xvi. The eclogs or fragments of diodorus siculus, out of the 21 st, 22 d, 23 d, 24 th, 25 th, and 26 th books that are now lost. Semiramis is the semidivine warriorqueen of assyria, whose reign is most clearly documented by the greek historian diodorus siculus 9030 bce in his great work bibliotheca historica historical library written over thirty years, most probably between 6030 bce. Diodoruss library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. Classical texts library diodorus siculus, library of history book 4. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. The second covers the time from the trojan war to the death of alexander the great. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was an ancient greek historian.
Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. Diodorus was a sicilian who wrote a universal history sometime in the first century bc. Diodorus library of history takes up twelve volumes in the loeb series. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Edwards and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. Library of history, volume ii diodorus siculus harvard. Oldfather, charles henry, 1887publication date 1935 topics. Page 64 of all asia, except india, after she had livd sixty two years, and reignd forty two. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus.
Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the. Diodorus drew on the works of earlier authors, such as ctesias of cnidus c. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Confirmation of ninevehs destruction by flood, fire, and its total desolation was confirmed by archaeologist austen henry layard who wrote in chapter of his work discoveries at nineveh. His work covers both roman and greek history and is useful for providing a general mediterranean view of classical history. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Diodorus siculus diodorus s library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. Books 15 and 1120 survive complete, the rest in fragments. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. However, his english translator, charles henry oldfather, remarks on the striking coincidence that one of only two known greek inscriptions from. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. The alabaster slabs were almost reduced to lime, and many of them fell to.
Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st b. The historical library in forty books kindle edition by lauren, giles. Asdrubal, the gaulish uprising, and the second punic war. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Diodorus siculus account of the life of semiramis ancient. On ninus, the first king in asia, and his deeds chaps. 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. Now herodotus, who lived in the time of xerses, gives this account, after the assyrians had ruled asia for five hundred years they were conquered by the medes. Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athen. Dec 11, 2017 the historical library of diodorus the sicilianbook ii. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. An outstanding general, statesman and diplomat, philip ii inherited a kingdom near collapse and transformed it into the greatest power in the mediterranean world. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. A fragment out of the sixth book of the bibliotheca of diodorus siculus, taken out of eusebius pamphilus, book ii.
A fragment out of the 7th book of diodorus siculus. Diodorus s library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 42 ratings. Diodorus siculus, the 1st century bce historian, took great pride in precision of description but, even so, could not refrain from adding his own personal views and interpretations of historical events. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. 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. 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. Contents of the twelfth book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8. The hardcover of the library of history, volume ii. Contents of the eleventh book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history.
Dec 01, 2018 read diodorus account of philip iis life book xvi of his library read the iliad again. Book 37 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. Does modern scholarship agree with diodorus siculus claim. 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.
On the ethiopians who dwell beyond libya and their antiquities book iii, chaps. Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the eleventh. Although they are a handful of modern scholars white. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Jan 16, 2018 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Diodorus siculus on fate and philip of macedon ancient. And these are the things which ctesias the cnidian reports of her in his history. Library of history library of history volume ii by diodorus siculu 1935, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 3, chapter. Almost all of the fragments come from one of two sources. The bibliotheca historica of diodorus siculus volume ii introduction, notes, and glossary by john skelton. Many modern scholars white scholars dismissed most of the ancient greeks historical accounts on ancient egypt especially the ones that proved the ancient egyptians were indigenous africans. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading diodorus siculus ii. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.