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Semiramis' legacy the history of Persia according to Diodorus of Sicily

Title
Semiramis' legacy [electronic resource] : the history of Persia according to Diodorus of Sicily / Jan P. Stronk.
Author
Stronk, Jan P.
Publication
Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2017]

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Description
1 online resource (xvii, 606 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Summary
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 (the Bibliotheca Historica or Historical Library) in which more than cursory attention is paid to Persia. The Bibliotheca Historica covers the entire period from Persia's prehistory until the arrival of the Parthians from the East and that of Roman power throughout Asia Minor and beyond from the West, around 750 years after Assyrian rule ended.
Series Statement
Edinburgh studies in ancient Persia
Uniform Title
  • Semiramis' legacy (Online)
  • Edinburgh studies in ancient Persia.
Alternative Title
Semiramis' legacy (Online)
Subject
  • Diodorus, Siculus
  • Bibliotheca historica (Diodorus, Siculus)
  • To 640
  • History, Ancient > Historiography
  • Iran > History > To 640
Note
  • Translation of: Bibliotheca historica
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 546-577) and indexes.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Language (note)
  • Translated from the Ancient Greek.
LCCN
2016429985
OCLC
ssj0001796371
Author
Stronk, Jan P.
Title
Semiramis' legacy [electronic resource] : the history of Persia according to Diodorus of Sicily / Jan P. Stronk.
Imprint
Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2017]
Series
Edinburgh studies in ancient Persia
Edinburgh studies in ancient Persia.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 546-577) and indexes.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
Language
Translated from the Ancient Greek.
Connect to:
Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
Chronological Term
To 640
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