For this narrative he summarized, however incompetently, the work of earlier and greater historians whose original texts are lost to us. 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. 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. In the present book we shall fully narrate the subsequent course of events, beginning with xerxes expedition. 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 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22. Jan 16, 2018 bibliotheca historica by diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculus is currently considered a single author. Stylianou, research associate p j stylianou clarendon press, 1998 history 602 pages. 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. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books london. For that reason his book is divided into three sections. The article we need a new britishirish relationship was written by the irish republican politician gerry adams and published by the online magazine. Diodorus siculus is recognized for his attention to detail and faithful text compilation.
Commentary articles seek to provide a critical or alternative viewpoint on a key issue or. Moral history from herodotus to diodorus siculus on jstor. Moral history from herodotus to diodorus siculus book description. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek. The start of the caesars gallic wars has been chosen by diodorus to be the end of his history 2 g see diodorus, 3. Diodorus siculus has 81 books on goodreads with 57 ratings. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 12. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx. This makes diodorus an invaluable quarry for the historian and the historiographer alike, but one. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. Diodorus siculuss most popular book is library of history, volume i. Megasthenes on india, berossus on babylon and manetho on egypt. In book iv, diodorus discusses the history of the argonauts in rationalizing style.
See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. The first section books 1 6 cover the carious myths in a historical way and are divided geographically. Diodorus siculus, greek historian of agyrium in sicily, ca. 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. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 by p. This study, the fullest ever undertaken of diodorus, examines his aims, sources, and methods in detail. Diodorus will give an account of the most northerly regions of europe, when he describes the exploits of caesar 3 g see diodorus, 5. Studies in biblical historiography by tomoo ishida brill, 1999. It is arranged geographically, describing regions around the world including egypt, india, arabia, greece and. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 1. Stylianou, a historical commentary on diodorus siculus 15 oxford, 1998, 49. Contents preface abbreviations introduction diodorus siculus. 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. Out of an original 40 books only books 1 5 and 1120 survive intact.
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. The goal of publishing commentaries is to advance the research field by providing a forum for varying perspectives on a certain topic under. He is known for writing the universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc. Greek history, 480431 bcthe alternative version paperback at. A commentary etudes preliminaires aux religions orientales dans lempire romain, no 1 bk. The jane schaffer paragraph is a fivesentence paragraph developed by jane schaffer, used to write essays. Table of contents preface abbreviations introduction diodorus siculus. The historical library of diodorus the sicilian html with commentary at perseus diodorus, siculus. It consisted of forty books, which were divided into three sections. The paragraph only makes up one of many paragraphs in an essay, and are. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bc.
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 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter. Diodorus siculus, library, book xii, contents of the twelfth. Of this we have complete books i v egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xi xx greek history. Diodorus siculus describes a great seismic upheaval in 1250 bc which caused radical topographical changes from the gulf of gabes to the atlantic. Etudes preliminaires aux religions orientales dans lempire romain, volume. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read delphi complete works of diodorus siculus illustrated. This video lesson describes how to write effective commentary in a literary essay. The findings of this investigation are then applied in commenting on book 15, which deals with the crucial years between the kings. Books by diodorus siculus author of library of history. Greek history 480431 bc, the alternative version 2006. Epicurus the philosopher, in hts book dalled maximus, says that a religious life is void of all trouble and disturbance. Diodorus siculus primary author only author division. A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15 p.
Greek history, 480431 bcthe alternative version translated with introduction and commentary by peter green 2006. The findings of this investigation are then applied in commenting on book 15, which deals with the crucial years between the kings peace, concluded in. Composition, antecedents, influences the bibliotheke ii. Ancient history, history, early works to 1800, world history, kings and. Finally, cuneiform commentaries are also the earliest examples of textual interpretation. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus a wikipedia article about this author is available diodorus, siculus. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. Greek history 480431 bc, the alternative version by diodorus siculus. Out of an original 40 books only books 15 and 1120 survive intact. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur.
A historical commentary on diodorus siculus, book 15, book 15 p. In philology, a commentary is a linebyline or even wordbyword explication usually attached to an edition of a text in the same or an accompanying volume. Diodorus siculus, library, book xi, contents of the. For example see supporting information file 1 could be embedded at an appropriate place in the. This means getting to grips with the passage or poem by underlining key words, making notes. Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv immanuel bekker, ludwig dindorf, friedrich vogel, immanel bekker, ed. 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. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b.
Diodorus siculus or diodorus of sicily was a greek historian. Feb 15, 2010 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, library, book xiii, contents of the. Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. Google digital humanities awards program provided support for entering this text. Aims, achievements, criticism the persian wars and the pentekontaetia translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. Delphi complete works of diodorus siculus illustrated ebook written by diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculus diodorus, siculus the online books page.
It contains much matter in brief and concise sentences, tending greatly to the reformation of the live and manners of men. Diodorus book, which he called bibliotheca historica meaning historical library, consisted of 40 books. Read the fulltext online edition of diodorus siculus, books 1112. A commentary with a frontispiece, anne burton volume 29 of etudes preliminaires aux religions orientales dans lempire romain, issn 05311950. Diodorus sicily english translation c h oldfather, used. 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, library, book xii, contents of the. 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. Table of contents for diodorus siculus, books 1112. Diodorus covers a lot of ground from the period before the trojan war to julius caesars gallic campaigns.
Home browse books book details, diodorus siculus, books 1112. 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. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. Book 36 of diodorus siculus historical library, translated into english. 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 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. A commentary volume 1 of diodorus siculus volume 1 of diodorus siculus. Diodorus lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Delphi complete works of diodorus siculus illustrated by. On the ethiopians who dwell beyond libya and their antiquities book iii, chaps. As with an essay, you should prepare and plan your commentary. The first part covers mythic history up to the destruction of troy. Diodorus siculus, the library of history, books ii.
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