The most important source after Polybius is Diodorus Siculus who wrote his Bibliotheca historica between 60 and 30 BCE and reproduced some important earlier sources such as Hieronymus, but his account of the Hellenistic period breaks off after the battle of Ipsus (301). Another important source, Plutarch's (c.50—c.120) Parallel Lives though more preoccupied with issues of personal character and morality, outlines the history of important Hellenistic figures. Appian of Alexandria (late first century CE-before 165 CE) wrote a history of the Roman empire that includes information of some Hellenistic kingdoms. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did Diodorus Siculus write Bibliotheca historica? ANS1 60 and 30 BCE QSN2 What battle marks the end of Diodorus Siculus' work? ANS2 battle of Ipsus QSN3 Who wrote Parallel Lives? ANS3 Plutarch QSN4 Where was Apprian from? ANS4 Alexandria QSN5 Which writer outlined the history of important Hellenistic figures? ANS5 Plutarch