Delphi Complete Works of Diodorus Siculus

The Greek historian Diodorus Siculus composed the monumental universal history ‘Bibliotheca historica’, which comprises the mythic history of the non-Hellenic and Hellenic tribes. Diodorus’ great work spans the destruction of Troy, the glories of Alexander the Great, the history and culture of Ancient Egypt and the near East and the triumphs of the Roman Republic. The Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts.  This comprehensive eBook presents the complete extant works of Diodorus Siculus, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)


* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Diodorus' life and works

* Features the complete extant works of Diodorus, in both English translation and the original Latin

* Includes translations previously appearing in Loeb Classical Library editions of Diodorus’ works

* Excellent formatting of the texts

* Easily locate the books or works you want to read with individual contents tables

* Includes Diodorus' rare fragments, first time in digital print

* Provides a special dual English and Greek text of the first five complete books, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph – ideal for students

* Features a bonus biography – discover Diodorus' ancient world

* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres


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CONTENTS:


The Translations

THE LIBRARY OF HISTORY


The Greek Text

CONTENTS OF THE GREEK TEXT


The Dual Text

DUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXT


The Biography

INTRODUCTION TO DIODORUS SICULUS by C. H. Oldfather


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