The Splendor That Was Egypt - Margaret A. Murray

Author: Margaret A. Murray
Publisher: Praeger Publishers
Format: Paperback
Edition: Praeger Paperbacks edition, published in the United States in 1972. First published 1949, revised edition 1964, new and revised edition 1969.
ISBN: No ISBN shown
Condition: Second-hand paperback. Noticeable vintage wear, including creasing, rubbing, edge wear, chipped and torn cover edges, spine wear, age-toning, foxing and previous owner inscription. Binding is aged but usable. Please see photos for the exact copy available.

A general survey of ancient Egyptian culture and civilisation by Margaret A. Murray, covering Egyptian prehistory, history, religion, social life, art, science, language and literature. Written for the general reader, The Splendor That Was Egypt presents a broad introduction to the achievements and influence of ancient Egypt.

This vintage Praeger paperback edition is especially interesting for readers of Egyptology, ancient religion and the history of esoteric scholarship. While the book itself is an Egyptological overview rather than an occult manual, Murray’s name gives it added relevance for collectors interested in the overlap between archaeology, folklore and the development of modern witchcraft thought.

About the Author:
Margaret A. Murray was a British Egyptologist, archaeologist, folklorist and writer associated with University College London. She published widely on ancient Egypt and became a controversial but influential figure in modern witchcraft history through her writings on the witch-cult theory.