Athenian losses in the egyptian campaign maps 18 chronological table bibliography index show more. Oldfather and others 2 by diodorus, siculus at the best online ebook storage. L hammond book diodorus siculus and the world of the late roman republic by charles edward muntz. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica.
Diodorus of sicily, with an english translation by russel. Fragments of book 9 fragments of book 10 fragments of. Diodorus siculus, greek historian, the author of a universal history, bibliotheke library. An english translation of books 2 is already available online, on the. He is known for writing the monumental universal history bibliotheca historica, much of which survives, between 60 and 30 bce. Of this we have complete books iv egyptians, assyrians, ethiopians, greeks and books xixx greek history 480. A translation with notes of book i of the library of history of. The ancient classics series provides ereaders with the wisdom of the classical world, with both english translations and the original greek texts.
Encyclopaedia britannicadiodorus siculus entry in the. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced. 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. Download and read online for free diodorus of sicily, with an english translation by c. Diodorus siculus simple english wikipedia, the free. Diodorus siculus the library of history lacuscurtius diodorus. Google digital humanities awards program provided support for entering this text. 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, ca. Arguing for a thorough critical reappraisal of diodorus as a minor but far from idiotic historian himself, peter green published diodorus siculus, books 1112. A new english translation of diodorus history of the greek world during the periclean era, and an iconoclastic reappraisal of this undervalued historian by one of the worlds leading classicists. Historical library, was immense and consisted of 40 books, of which 15.
Oldfather, english translation, book 4 text the manuscripts of diodorus siculus by roger pearse list only bibliotheca historica books 2, bill thayers web site. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 lived in the time of julius caesar and augustus, and his own statements make it clear that he traveled in. Life edit according to his own work, he was born at agyrium in sicily now called agira. See table of contents for some information about how this translation has been produced, and key to translations for an explanation of the format. But for our part, since we have arrived at the peace between the greeks and artaxerxes, and at the threat to rome offered by the gauls, we shall make this the end of this book, as we proposed at the beginning. Diodorus sicily english translation c h oldfather, used. Diodorus siculus, library, fragments of book 9, chapter 1. Diodorus siculus definition and meaning collins english.
At the beginning of chapter 1 diodorus has announced the opening of the year 3243 athenian archon, roman consuls, 114th olympic gamesthe. This comprehensive ebook presents the complete extant works of diodorus siculus, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual delphi bonus material. A commentary volume 1 of diodorus siculus volume 1 of diodorus siculus. Diodorus siculus, library, fragments of book 9, chapter 1, section 1. Diodorus, siculus peter green sicilian historian diodorus siculus ca. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 12. Classical texts library diodorus siculus, library of history book 4. Through a fresh english translation of a key portion of his multivolume history the socalled bibliotheke, or library and a commentary and notes that refute earlier assessments of diodorus, green offers a fairer, better balanced estimate of this muchmaligned historian. Chapters 114 and 115 of diodorus siculus book 17 give rise to impressive difficulties, considering their relative brevity. His english translator, charles henry oldfather, remarks on the striking coincidence 2 that one of only two known greek inscriptions from agyrium i. Diodorus in english with contextual examples mymemory. Greek history, 480431 bcthe alternative version translated with introduction and commentary by peter green 2006. This new translation by robin waterfield of books 1620 covers a vital period in european history. 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.
Oldfather, english translation, greek text, books 917 text diodorus siculus translated by c. Introduction, text, and translation by ctesias by jan p. Athenian losses in the egyptian campaign maps 1 8 chronological table bibliography index show more. Index page to greek text and translation of diodorus siculus, books 33 40. A translation, with notes, of book i of the library of history of diodorus siculus.
Diodorus siculus, bibliotheca historica, books iv, book 1. Bibliotheca, meaning library, acknowledges that he was drawing on the work. Diodorus siculus, the persian wars to the fall of athens. Jun 23, 2014 the ancient classics series provides ereaders with the wisdom of the classical world, with both english translations and the original greek texts. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the antiquities of egypt. However, his english translator, charles henry oldfather, remarks on the striking coincidence 2 that one of only two known greek inscriptions from agyrium inscriptiones. Diodorus siculus project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Diodorus book, which he called bibliotheca historica meaning historical library, consisted of 40 books. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
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. The antiquities of egypt is the first translation of diodorus treatise prepared especially for the general reader but it will appeal to a wide range of scholars and specialists as well. The only other english version in print is a literal accompaniment to the edited greek text, published over fifty years ago. Oldfather and others by siculus diodorus 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Diodorus of sicily in twelve volumes by charles henry oldfather 1977, introduction. Diodorus of sicily, with an english translation by c. Translation and commentary, diodorus siculus bibliotheke book 11. 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 siculus definition of diodorus siculus at. Diodorus of sicily in twelve volumes with an english translation by c. Diodorus siculus, book 36 fragments covering the period 104 98 b. Diodorus of sicily project gutenberg selfpublishing. Fully preserved are books iv and xixx, which cover egyptian, mesopotamian, indian, scythian, arabian, and north african history and parts of. Author of bibliotheca historica, diodorus of sicily, diodorus siculus, bibliothecae historicae libri qui supersunt, e recensione petri wesselingii, cum interpretatione latina laur. Diodorus siculus article about diodorus siculus by the free. 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. Diodorus siculus was a greek historian who flourished in sicily in the c1st b. To which are added the fragments of diodorus, and those published by h. Greek history, 480431 bc the alternative version diodorus siculus translated, with introduction and commentary, by peter green. Ursinus, volume 1 volume 1 of the historical library of diodorus the sicilian, in fifteen books, diodorus siculus.
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