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Diodorus’ Sources
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In this chapter, firstly the sources Diodorus himself used -about 144 different authors can be recognised as sources for the Historical Library- are examined. Next the reception of this work in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries is discussed. Finally, an investigation in Diodorus’ style and use of words follows, also paying attention to the question whether he was an original author or a mere copyist.
Title: Diodorus’ Sources
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In this chapter, firstly the sources Diodorus himself used -about 144 different authors can be recognised as sources for the Historical Library- are examined.
Next the reception of this work in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries is discussed.
Finally, an investigation in Diodorus’ style and use of words follows, also paying attention to the question whether he was an original author or a mere copyist.
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