Diodorus Siculus,
The Historical Library of Diodorus the Sicilian…
(1814)
“ Preface IF we should imitate others in the compiling of their histories, we should first in the preface of every book, observe some things pertinent to the occasion and subject in hand, and then descend to the continuation of our discourse, upon the actions and affairs that follow next in order: for by some small intermission from writing, we gain a breathing fit ”
