Diodorus Siculus, Book XX

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Diodorus Siculus, Book XX

Overview

This archival item is a digital facsimile of excerpts from Book XX of Diodorus Siculus’ Bibliotheca historica. The material is presented in Greek (grc), is in the public domain, and is hosted by the Alexander Institute. The excerpt spans pages 415–445 of the printed edition, covering a series of military and political events in the early third century BCE.

Background

Diodorus Siculus (1st century BCE) compiled a universal history in 40 books. Book XX focuses on the Diadochi wars that followed Alexander the Great’s death, detailing the campaigns of Demetrius Poliorcetes, Cassander, Lysimachus, Antigonus, and the political maneuvers of Ptolemy and Mithridates. The source is a PINAX record (id 01KBGGYEA7Q6RH90DPGJ79VM9K) and includes the original Greek text, making it a primary resource for scholars of Hellenistic history.

Contents

The excerpt contains narrative accounts of:
  • Demetrius’ siege of Sicyon, capture of the Acrocorinth, and assault on Corinth (303 BCE).
  • Cassander’s dispatch of General Prepelaus to aid Lysimachus (302 BCE).
  • The campaigns of Prepelaus in Aeolis and Ionia and Pleistarchus’ ill‑fated fleet in Pontus.
  • Lysimachus’ confrontation with Antigonus near Dorylaeum, his payment of troops, and the establishment of winter quarters.
  • Mithridates’ 35‑year rule over Cappadocia and Paphlagonia.
  • Ptolemy’s campaign in Coele Syria.
  • General references to the broader Diadochi conflict.

Scope

The material covers events from 303 to 302 BCE, focusing on the Greek mainland, Macedonia, Sicily, and the Anatolian coast (Asia Minor). It addresses military campaigns, political alliances, territorial conquests, and administrative actions of the Hellenistic rulers. The text excludes detailed accounts of earlier or later periods and does not provide exhaustive military statistics beyond those mentioned.

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