A Historical Commentary on Diodorus Siculus, Book 15
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Author Description
For long stretches of Greek history in the classical period, Diodorus Siculus provides the only surviving continuous narrative of events. This study, the fullest ever undertaken of Diodorus, examines his aims, sources, and methods in detail. The findings of this investigation are then applied in commenting on Book 15, which deals with the crucial years between the King's Peace, concluded in 387/6 BC, and the aftermath of the battle of Mantinea fought in 362 BC.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This study investigates the reliability and methodology of Diodorus Siculus as a primary historical source for the Greek classical period. P. J. Stylianou, an expert in ancient historiography, provides a rigorous examination of the author's aims, source material, and narrative techniques. By analyzing how Diodorus constructed his account, the author establishes a framework for interpreting the specific historical events recorded in Book 15.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A detailed analysis of the historiographical methods utilized by Diodorus Siculus.
- A comprehensive commentary on the events of Book 15, covering the years 387/6 BC to 362 BC.
- An evaluation of the King's Peace and the political aftermath of the battle of Mantinea.
- A critical assessment of the surviving continuous narrative of Greek history during the fourth century BC.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the complexities of Diodorean historiography. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for specialists in classical history and ancient source criticism.
Page Count:
624
Publication Date:
1999-01-07
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198152396
ISBN-13:
9780198152392
History
Historiography
Ancient Greece
Academic
