Diodoros of Sicily: Bibliotheke Historike Translation, with Introduction and Notes, Volume 1
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Published 2021
Description
Diodoros of Sicily (c.90–c.30 BC) spent thirty years producing an encyclopedic compendium of world history from its mythical beginnings to his own day. His is the only surviving, connected account of Greek affairs from 480/79 to 302/1. The books translated in this volume cover the years from the end of the Peloponnesian War to the aftermath of the Battle of Mantineia in 362/1. These were crucial years in the struggle for supremacy in Greece amongst the Greek states, Sparta, Athens…
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Key features
- An up-to-date translation of Diodoros' account of a crucial period of Greek history
- Extensive notes illuminate points of interest in the text and its relationship with other historical sources for the period
- The Introduction provides deeper understanding of and context for Diodoros' work
About the book
- Subjects Ancient History,Classical Studies
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 25 November 2021
- ISBN: 9781108499279
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 25 November 2021
- ISBN: 9781108706346
- Availability: In stock