Diodorus Siculus

Diodorus Siculus

historian Greece

Diodorus Siculus was a Greek historian from the 1st century BCE, best known for his work 'Bibliotheca historica,' which provides a comprehensive account of the history of the world known to him, including ancient India. He gained attention in the news for his observations of India's early republican traditions, particularly regarding the independent gana sanghas and their democratic structures, which are highlighted in discussions about the evolution of Indian democracy.

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
960,337
Power
2,018$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 1,380,004,385 960,337 $2,900,000 2,018$
Totals 1 1,380,004,385 960,337 $2,900,000 2,018$
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