The Library, Books 16-20: Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Successors

by Diodorus Siculus

Starting with the most meagre resources, Philip made his kingdom the greatest power in Europe

The Greek historian Diodorus of Sicily is one of our most valuable sources from ancient times. His history, in forty volumes, was intended to range from mythological times to 60 BCE, and fifteen of The Library's forty books survive.

This new translation by Robin Waterfield of books 16-20 covers a vital period in European history...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198759886
• ISBN13: 9780198759881
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.0" x 7.7"