Diodor und seine "Bibliotheke": Weltgeschichte aus der Provinz

Previous research saw Diodorus as an author with modest intellect and a working technique of equal mediocrity, just capable enough of reconstructing forgotten historical works from the Hellenistic period. This study reveals a serious historiographer who brought an entirely original perspective to hi...

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Main Author Rathmann, Michael
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published De Gruyter 08.08.2016
SeriesKLIO / Beihefte. Neue Folge
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Summary:Previous research saw Diodorus as an author with modest intellect and a working technique of equal mediocrity, just capable enough of reconstructing forgotten historical works from the Hellenistic period. This study reveals a serious historiographer who brought an entirely original perspective to his "universal history," based on his own background, talent, and training, especially as he presented heroic figures, such as Alexander the Great.
ISBN:9783110478358
3110478358