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Diodoros of Sicily: Bibliotheke Historike Translation, with Introduction and Notes, Volume 2

Authors

Edited and translated by
Phillip Harding
, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Published 2026

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 offer the best account of the career of Philip II of Macedon, his conquest of Greece and his assassination, as well as the earliest extant history of the career of Alexander the Great. Book 16 is also…

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Key features

  • An up-to-date translation of a major source for a crucial period of Greek history, which provides the best account of Philip II of Macedon and the earliest extant account of his son, Alexander the Great
  • Extensive notes give the student a deeper understanding of the complex and much-debated issues, especially surrounding the conquests of Alexander the Great
  • The Introduction, chronological outline and detailed maps help the student to make sense of the details of the translation

About the book

  • DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108615341
  • Subjects Ancient History,Classical Studies
  • Format: Hardback
    • Publication date: 14 May 2026
    • ISBN: 9781108499156
    • Dimensions (mm): 235 x 191 mm
    • Weight: 1.103kg
    • Page extent: 464 pages
    • Availability: Available
  • Format: Paperback
    • Publication date: 14 May 2026
    • ISBN: 9781108713207
    • Dimensions (mm): 235 x 191 mm
    • Weight: 0.859kg
    • Page extent: 464 pages
    • Availability: Available
  • Format: Digital
    • Publication date: 23 June 2026
    • ISBN: 9781108615341

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