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His \u003cem\u003eLibrary of History\u003c\/em\u003e presents a rich tapestry of events, cultures, and legends, inviting readers to explore the interconnectedness of past civilisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, these volumes combine thorough research with engaging storytelling, providing insight into the complexities of historical development and the shared heritage of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"library-of-history-volume-ii-by-diodorus-siculus-9780674993341","title":"Library of History, Volume II","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiodorus Siculus, Greek historian of Agyrium in Sicily, ca. 80–20 BCE, wrote forty books of world history, called \u003cem\u003eLibrary of History\u003c\/em\u003e, in three parts: mythical history of peoples, non-Greek and Greek, to the Trojan War; history to Alexander's death (323 BCE); history to 54 BCE. Of this we have complete Books I–V (Egyptians, Assyrians, Ethiopians, Greeks) and Books XI–XX (Greek history 480–302 BCE); and fragments of the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe was an uncritical compiler, but used good sources and reproduced them faithfully. 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