Diodorus Siculus

Diodorus Siculus is primarily known for his monumental work, the "Bibliotheca historica," a universal history spanning from mythical times to his own era. It is a crucial source for ancient history, preserving information from many earlier lost works.

The "Bibliotheca historica" is a comprehensive historical work originally comprising 40 books. It covers a vast period, from the mythical origins of the world and the Trojan War through the Hellenistic period, up to the beginning of Caesar's Gallic Wars.