The history of persia according to diodorus of sicily. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480302 bce. 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. Diodorus siculus primary author only author division. Diodoruss library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. Mens first manner of life, and who were the first men. 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. Of this we have complete books 15 egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks. Bibliotheca historica the historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen books. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480302.
Hide browse bar your current position in the text is marked in blue. Classical texts library diodorus siculus, library of history book 5. Diodorus siculus is recognized for his attention to detail and faithful text compilation. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Diodorus universal history, which he named bibliotheca historica greek. In the bibliotheca historica, diodorus covers world geography and history. According to diodorus own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira.
The historical library of diodorus siculus is a detailed account of greek and roman history down to the authors own time about 60 b. He probably never travelled to celtic lands, even though he adds to posidonius texts about the celts. Diodorus, instead, attributes a lot of importance to the furthermost geographical areas and to the myth because trough the myth alexander justified his conquest. Diodorus s library of history, written in the first century bce, is the most extensively preserved history by an ancient greek author. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. Diodorus espouses a cosmopolitanism that sees all history and all mankind as inextricably linked, with harmony as the ideal and enmity as a non. Diodorus siculus on fate and philip of macedon world. Bibliotheca historica project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Click anywhere in the line to jump to another position. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. He also expects that reading history will teach the statesman to.
Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history. The gold mines on the farthest borders of egypt and the working of the gold chaps. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. In the library events are rigidly divided annalistically by archon and consular.
The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen books to which are added the fragments of diodorus. Library of history, volume ii diodorus siculus harvard university. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into. Oldfather translator, siculus diodorus and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian in fifteen books, to which are added the fragments of diodorus. He wrote a history of the world in 40 books which included large sections. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Written between 60 and 30 bc, diodorus siculus library of history relates significant topics in world history. Lisa irene hau argues that a driving force among greek historians was the desire to use the past to teach lessons about the present and for the future. Moral history from herodotus to diodorus siculus book description. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history 480 302.
A history of the mediterranean and surrounding regions from human origins to caesar, the library is the quintessential work that scholars often consult but rarely read. The history s claim to universality is established by its range, both geographic and. Library of history, volume xi diodorus siculus harvard. Diodorus of sicily major reference works wiley online library. 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. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. Abstract diodorus of sicily or diodorus siculus was a historian of the first century bce, author of a universal history. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. In this extensive work, diodorus writes about the mythological history of people groups, including the cultures of ancient egypt, mesopotamia, india. Here the book has a particular world view, which demonstrates that the library may have a particular function in the world. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian wikisource, the free. The first six books are geographical in theme, and describe the history and culture of egypt book i, of mesopotamia, india, scythia, and arabia ii, of north africa iii. Library of history, volume i diodorus siculus harvard university.
Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb classical library lcl in 10 volumes, with greek and english translation by c. Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was an ancient greek historian. 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. Diodorus siculus, library, fragments of book 9, chapter 1. Of its 40 books, only 15 survive intact 15, 1120 plus substantial fragments from the remaining 25. Diodoros sikeliotes was a greek historian, who wrote works of history between 60 and 30 bc. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, in forty books, fifteen of which survive intact, between 60 and 30 bc. Moral history from herodotus to diodorus siculus on jstor. Lisa irene hau argues that a driving force among greek historians was the desire to use the past to. Diodoros sikeliotes or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Diodorus siculus is currently considered a single author. 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. Whereas diodorus himself has been commonly seen as a mere copyist of earlier historical traditions, kenneth sacks explores the complexity of his work to reveal a historian. Sol, saturn, rhea, jupiter, juno, vulcan, reignd in egypt.
In the byzantine empire diodorus vision of a historical reference book seems to. Diodorus siculus, library of history exploring celtic. Diodorus, active from caesars rise to power until octavians, wrote one known text, the historical library, a fortyvolume history of which about onehalf of the text survives. 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.
Book iii the ethiopians who dwell beyond libya and their antiquities chaps. This new translation by robin waterfield of books 1620 covers a vital. Diodorus siculus and the world of the late roman republic. Now india is foursided in shape and the side which faces east and that which faces south. His history, in forty volumes, was intended to range from mythological times to 60 bce, and fifteen of the library s forty books survive. Sep 01, 2019 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. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus. Diodoros of sicily diodorus siculus, library of history loeb. As a result of all this, since both the maltreatment of the slaves and their estrangement from their masters increased at an equal. Chapter 5 considers another book that calls itself a library, the library of history of diodorus siculus.
Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st b. He is known for the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. 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. Bibliotheca historica historical library, is a work of universal history by diodorus siculus. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Proceedings of the african classical association 6. 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. Sep 30, 2020 author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Books 15 and 1120 survive complete, the rest in fragments. 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.
920 1665 1800 1287 210 961 1683 53 1360 446 1485 750 1082 1444 540 963 1155 146 282 703 961