The Hellenica Oxyrhynchia and Historiography: New Research Perspectives (Mnemosyne, Supplements) (Mnemosyne, Supplements, 395) (English, Ancient Greek and German Edition)

This book involves a historiographical study of the Hellenica Oxyrhynchia that defines its relationship with fifth- and fourth-century historical works and its role as a source of Diodorus’ Bibliotheke. The study is supported by intertextual comparison, narratological and papyrological investigations. ‎Contents 9 ‎Acknowledgements 13 ‎Chapter 1. The HO in the View of Modern Scholars 15 ‎1.1. The Authorship 16 ‎1.2. A New Proposal and Old Theories 19 ‎1.3. The HO and Xenophon’s Hellenica 22 ‎Part 1. 27 ‎Chapter 2. The Work and the Reader 29 ‎2.1. The Narrative Character of Fourth-Century Hellenica 29 ‎2.2. P. Oxy. V 842: Annalistic Framework, Synchronistic Narrative 35 ‎2.3. The Historian’s Evaluation and Its Impact on the Readers 41 ‎2.4. Conclusion 43 ‎Chapter 3. Spartan Motivations: the HO and Xenophon 45 ‎3.1. Greek Hostility and Sparta’s Reasons 45 ‎3.2. Sparta’s Asiatic Campaign and Its Analysis 48 ‎3.3. Agesilaus’ Motivations and the Lasting Significance of the Spartan Campaign in Asia 53 ‎3.4. The End of a Dream? 63 ‎3.5. Conclusion 69 ‎Chapter 4. Diodorus, the HO and Xenophon: A Reassessment 71 ‎4.1. The HO as a Source for Diodorus’ Bibliotheke 71 ‎4.2. Diodorus’ Thirteenth Book and the Florence Papyrus 82 ‎4.3. Diodorus, the Cairo Papyrus and Xenophon 89 ‎4.4. Diodorus on Theramenes: Final Observations 93 ‎4.5. Conclusion 99 ‎Part 2. 101 ‎Chapter 5. The HO and Athenian Polypragmosyne 103 ‎5.1. Athenian ‭πολυπραγμοσύνη‬: a Literary Topos 103 ‎5.2. A Fourth-Century Debate? 116 ‎5.3. Multa per Aequora ... Sea Power and Athenian Motivation 120 ‎5.4. Cnidus According to the Oxyrhynchus Historian: a Solely Persian Success 126 ‎5.5. Conclusion 129 ‎Chapter 6. Terra Marique ... 130 ‎6.1. Decelea, or the Supremacy of Land over Sea 130 ‎6.2. The Sea as a Barrier 134 ‎6.3. ‭τὸ συμπολιτεύειν‬: Thebes versus Boeotia? 144 ‎6.4. Conclusion 152 ‎6.5. Analytical Description of the Toponyms Occurring in the HO 153 ‎Chapter 7. Historiography and Hegemony 155 ‎7.1. Sparta, or the Undisputed Hegemony 155 ‎7.2. Diodorus and the Debate on Hegemony 166 ‎7.3. Political Realities and Historiographical Simplifications 170 ‎7.4. Conclusion 174 ‎Chapter 8. Historical Causation 176 ‎8.1. Why Do Things Happen? 176 ‎8.2. To Blame or not to Blame ... Individual and Collective Responsibilities 184 ‎8.3. Visibility and Clarity in Historical Causation 188 ‎8.4. Thebes, or Intra-Greek Hostility 197 ‎8.5. Stasis, or the Dimension of Internal Conflict. What Awareness of Thucydides? 204 ‎8.6. Conclusion 211 ‎Chapter 9. ‘Moralism’ in Historiography 212 ‎9.1. The HO and Thucydides: What ‘Moralism’? 212 ‎9.2. ‘Moralism,’ ‘Morality,’ and Moral Lessons 220 ‎9.3. Theopompus: ‘Moralism’ versus ‘Morality’? 231 ‎9.4. Praise/Blame in Ephorus? 242 ‎9.5. Conclusion 251 ‎Conclusion 253 ‎Appendix 259 ‎1. A New Supplement for Lines 31–32 of the Theramenes Papyrus (P. Mich. 5982) 259 ‎2. History, Oratory and Their Audiences 269 ‎3. Diodorus and Rome 275 ‎4. Translations 278 ‎Bibliography 281 ‎Editions of the HO (Starting with the Most Recent) 281 ‎General Studies 281 ‎Index of Names 300 ‎Thematic Index 310 This Book Involves A New Historiographical Study Of The Hellenica Oxyrhynchia That Defines Its Relationship With Fifth- And Fourth-century Historical Works As Well As Its Role As A Source Of Diodorus' Bibliotheke. The Traditional And Common Approach Taken By Those Who Studied The Ho Is Primarily Historical: Scholars Have Focused On Particular, Often Isolated, Topics Such As The Question Of The Authorship, The Historical Perspective Of The Ho Against Other Hellenica From The 4th Century Bc. This Book Is Unconventional In That It Offers A Study Of The Ho And Fifth- And Fourth-century Historical Works Supported By Papyrological Enquiries And Literary Strategies, Such As Intertextuality And Narratology, Which Will Undoubtedly Contribute To The Progress Of Research In Ancient Historiography--provided By Publisher. The Ho In The View Of Modern Scholars -- Part 1 -- The Work And The Reader -- Spartan Motivations : The Ho And Xenophon -- Diodorus, The Ho And Xenophon : A Reassessment -- Part 2 -- The Ho And Athenian Polypragmosyne -- Terra Marique -- Historiography And Hegemony -- Historical Causation -- Moralism In Historiography -- Appendix 1: A New Supplement For Lines 31-32 Of The Theramenes Papyrus (p. Mich. 5982) -- Appendix 2: History, Oratory And Their Audiences -- Appendix 3: Diodorus And Rome -- Appendix 4: Translations -- Index Of Names -- Thematic Index. By Egidia Occhipinti. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. "This book involves a new historiographical study of the Hellenica Oxyrhynchia that defines its relationship with fifth- and fourth-century historical works as well as its role as a source of Diodorus' Bibliotheke. The traditional and common approach taken by those who studied the HO is primarily historical: scholars have focused on particular, often isolated, topics such as the question of the authorship, the historical perspective of the HO against other Hellenica from the 4th century BC. This book is unconventional in that it offers a study of the HO and fifth- and fourth-century historical works supported by papyrological enquiries and literary strategies, such as intertextuality and narratology, which will undoubtedly contribute to the progress of research in ancient historiography"-- Résumé de l'éditeur