Diodoros of Sicily (32.2 and 4) and Polybios

Hau, L.I. (2006) Diodoros of Sicily (32.2 and 4) and Polybios. Classica et Mediaevalia, 57, pp. 67-102.

Abstract

Diodoros 32.2 and 4 have often been assumed to have been originally composed by Polybios, who is then believed to have approved of the ruthless method of consolidating an empire described in the passage. This article attempts to answer two questions: who wrote Diodoros 32.2 and 4, and did the author approve of the conduct described? The conclusions reached are that whoever composed the passage did not approve of the described practice, and that Diodoros most likely composed the passage himself.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: ISBN: 9788763509572
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Hau, Dr Lisa Irene
• Authors: Hau, L.I.
• Subjects: D History General and Old World > DF Greece; P Language and Literature > PA Classical philology
• College/School: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Classics
• Journal Name: Classica et Mediaevalia
• Publisher: Gyldendal
• ISSN: 0106-5815
• ISSN (Online): 1604-9411