Diodorus siculus article about diodorus siculus by the. Diodorus siculus, library, book xvi, contents of the. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced. The latest contemporary event mentioned by diodorus is a reference to the city of tauromenium in sicily, when he records 16. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. Classical texts library diodorus siculus, library of history book 4. Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st. Writing during the last years of the republic, diodorus siculus produced a universal history entitled thebibliotheke. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen books. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian ebook written by d. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free.
Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. By purchasing books through this website, you support our non. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions. Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st b. Diodorus was a sicilian who wrote a universal history sometime in the first century bc. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb. The first treats of the mythic history of the nonhellenic, and afterwards of the hellenic tribes, to the destruction of troy. Click anywhere in the line to jump to another position. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Uterary sources, a history of sicily and the western. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302.
The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen books to which are. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. He wrote, in greek, a world history in 40 books, ending with caesars gallic wars. The surviving portions of the work are books iv, which examine the early, often legendary history of the verious parts of the known world in turn, and books xixx, which. The historical library of diodorus the sicilianbook i. Hide browse bar your current position in the text is marked in blue.
Diodorus wrote 40 books of history, of which books 1 5 and 11 20 survive. Encyclopaedia britannicadiodorus siculus entry in the. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian by diodorus siculus. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of. Dec 25, 2012 the history, to which diodorus gave the name.
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. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. From his own statements we learn that he travelled in egypt between 6057 b. 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. Bibliotheca historica, historical library, consisted of forty books, and was divided into three parts. My library help advanced book search download epub download pdf. This new translation by robin waterfield of books 1620 covers a vital. He probably never travelled to celtic lands, even though he adds to posidonius texts about the celts. The first covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy, arranged geographically, describing regions around the world from egypt, india and arabia. Diodorus siculus the library of history lacuscurtius diodorus. His history, in forty volumes, was intended to range from mythological times to 60 bce, and fifteen of the library s forty books survive. Diodorus siculus, library, fragments of book 9, chapter 1.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and europe. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style. Writing during the last years of the republic, diodorus siculus produced a universal history entitled thebibliotheke of its forty original books, only fifteen are completely extant, with most of the others surviving in various fragmentary states.
The historys claim to universality is established by its range, both geographic and. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian wikisource, the free. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian by d. The translation printed in the loeb classical library and reproduced here is for the most part by c. He asserts that he devoted thirty years to the composition of his history, and that he undertook. 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. The historys claim to universality is established by its range, both geographic and chronological. And we shall here give an accurate account as far as the antiquity of the matters will admit of the generation. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. The surviving portions of the work are books iv, which examine the early, often legendary history of the verious parts of the known world in turn, and books xixx, which provide a continuous historical narrative from 480 to.
Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Introduction, text, and translation by ctesias by jan p. 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, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. This method is not unlike that of his younger roman contemporary livy, who started to write more or less at the moment when diodorus published the library of world history. The latest contemporary event mentioned by diodorus is a reference to. Diodorus library of history takes up twelve volumes in the loeb series. For a man who lived through the decade between 70 and 60, the theme of a world history was obvious. Contents of the sixteenth book of diodorus chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5. Diodorus siculus 311 teous to strangers than the rest are. At the time that dionysius was besieging rhegium, the celts who had their homes in the regions beyond the alps streamed through the passes in great strength and seized the territory that lay between the apennine mountains and the. Written between 60 and 30 bc, diodorus siculus library of history relates significant topics in world history. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in.
Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history. Diodorus universal history, which he named bibliotheca historica greek. Diodorus was the author of the 40volume work the historical library, of which only volumes 15 and 1120 and fragments of the remaining volumes have survived. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. If you prefer history of real events, begin with diodorus 11, which is roughly loeb 4 or 5. Library of history, volume xi, books 22 loeb classical library no. Diodorus article about diodorus by the free dictionary. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, born at agyrium in sicily, lived in the times of julius caesar and augustus. Diodorus of sicily in twelve volumes by charles henry oldfather 1977, introduction. 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. 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 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter. 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. His work covers both roman and greek history and is useful for providing a general mediterranean view of classical history. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h.
Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Diodorus siculus ebooks read ebooks online free ebooks. Ursinus, volume 2 volume 2 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. Apr 27, 2018 1 the first book of diodorus is divided into two parts, by reason of the greatness of it. If you like myth, i recommend starting with loeb vol 1. A cip record for this book is available from the british library. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc.
Mar 31, 2017 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. He also expects that reading history will teach the statesman to. 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. Each of the 12 loeb library books reprints one and a fraction books, so the numbers dont match up. Fully preserved are books iv and xixx, which cover egyptian, mesopotamian, indian, scythian, arabian, and north african history and parts of greek and roman history. Diodorus siculus author of library of history, volume i. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb classical library lcl in 10 volumes, with greek and english translation by c.
Diodorus siculus, library of history, volume i loeb. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. The latest event mentioned by him belongs to the year 21 b. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the historical library of diodorus the sicilian. This work presents a synchronous account of the history of the ancient east, greece, the hellenistic states, and rome from legendary times to the middle of the first century b. Bibliotheca historica historical library, is a work of universal history by diodorus siculus.