There are only a few detailed histories of Persia from Ancient Greek historiography that have survived time. Diodorus of Sicily, a first century BC author, is the only one to have written a comprehensive history in which more than cursory attention is paid to Persia.
There are only a few detailed histories of Persia from Ancient Greek historiography that have survived time. Diodorus of Sicily, a first century BC author, is the only one to have written a comprehensive history in which more than cursory attention is paid to Persia.
Jan Stronk is Research Associate in the Department of Ancient History at the University of Amsterdam. He is the author of The Ten Thousand in Thrace: An Archaeological and Historical Commentary on Xenophon's Anabasis, Books VI.iii-vi - VII (1995), Ctesias' Persian History, Part I: Introduction, Text and Translation (2010) and Ctesias' Persian History, Part 2: Historical Commentary and Conclusions (forthcoming).
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List of Figures and Tables Preface Abbreviations Series Editor's Preface Introduction: Diodorus' Work and Our Sources A. Introduction B. Diodorus' life C. The B ß st ('Historical Library') D. Diodorus' method E. Diodorus' views F. The structure of the Bibliotheca G. Final observations H. Summary I. Our primary sources for Diodorus: manuscripts and relevant editions Manuscripts of books 1-5 Manuscripts of books 11-20 The Excerpta Constantiniana Manuscripts of the Excerpta Constantiniana Photius' Bibliotheca Manuscripts of Photius' Bibliotheca Some editions of Diodorus' Bibliotheca 1 Diodorus' Sources A. Preliminary remarks B. Books 1-5 C. Fragments books 6-10 D. Books 11-20 E. Fragments books 21-32 F. Fragments books 33-40 G. Diodorus and his source-authors H. Diodorus' use of his sources 2 Ancient History: Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Medes A. The Assyrian History B. The Chaldean History C. The Median History 3 The Persians and the Greek Wars A. The Arians and general customs of the Persians B. Cyrus the Great (c. 576/5-530) C. Cambyses II (?-523/2) D. Darius the Great (c. 550-486) E. Xerxes I (c. 519-465) 4 Revolt and Sedition A. Artaxerxes I (?-424) B. Xerxes II (?-423) C. Sogdianus (?-423) D. Darius II (?-404) E. Artaxerxes II Mnemon (c. 436-358) F. Artaxerxes III Ochus (425-338) 5 Alexander the Great Defeats Darius III A. Darius III Codomannus (c. 380-330) B. Alexander's expedition up to the end of the Battle of Issus C. From Issus to Gaugamela D. From Gaugamela to Persepolis 6 From Persepolis to Babylon A. Alexander pursues Bessus B. Alexander's Indian adventure C. The final phase of the expedition 7 The Period of the Diadochs: The Rift Opens The years 323/2-318/17 8 The Period of the Diadochs: The Rift Deepens The years 317/16-311/10 9 The Vicissitudes of the Diadoch Kingdoms: The Final Years of Diodorus' Persian Account A. The years 311/10-260/79 B. The years after 280 10 Semiramis' Legacy Conclusion Bibliography Index of Classical Sources Index of Modern Authors General Index
List of Figures and Tables Preface Abbreviations Series Editor's Preface Introduction: Diodorus' Work and Our Sources A. Introduction B. Diodorus' life C. The B ß st ('Historical Library') D. Diodorus' method E. Diodorus' views F. The structure of the Bibliotheca G. Final observations H. Summary I. Our primary sources for Diodorus: manuscripts and relevant editions Manuscripts of books 1-5 Manuscripts of books 11-20 The Excerpta Constantiniana Manuscripts of the Excerpta Constantiniana Photius' Bibliotheca Manuscripts of Photius' Bibliotheca Some editions of Diodorus' Bibliotheca 1 Diodorus' Sources A. Preliminary remarks B. Books 1-5 C. Fragments books 6-10 D. Books 11-20 E. Fragments books 21-32 F. Fragments books 33-40 G. Diodorus and his source-authors H. Diodorus' use of his sources 2 Ancient History: Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Medes A. The Assyrian History B. The Chaldean History C. The Median History 3 The Persians and the Greek Wars A. The Arians and general customs of the Persians B. Cyrus the Great (c. 576/5-530) C. Cambyses II (?-523/2) D. Darius the Great (c. 550-486) E. Xerxes I (c. 519-465) 4 Revolt and Sedition A. Artaxerxes I (?-424) B. Xerxes II (?-423) C. Sogdianus (?-423) D. Darius II (?-404) E. Artaxerxes II Mnemon (c. 436-358) F. Artaxerxes III Ochus (425-338) 5 Alexander the Great Defeats Darius III A. Darius III Codomannus (c. 380-330) B. Alexander's expedition up to the end of the Battle of Issus C. From Issus to Gaugamela D. From Gaugamela to Persepolis 6 From Persepolis to Babylon A. Alexander pursues Bessus B. Alexander's Indian adventure C. The final phase of the expedition 7 The Period of the Diadochs: The Rift Opens The years 323/2-318/17 8 The Period of the Diadochs: The Rift Deepens The years 317/16-311/10 9 The Vicissitudes of the Diadoch Kingdoms: The Final Years of Diodorus' Persian Account A. The years 311/10-260/79 B. The years after 280 10 Semiramis' Legacy Conclusion Bibliography Index of Classical Sources Index of Modern Authors General Index
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