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Originally published between 1920-70, the aim of the general
editor, C.K. Ogden, was to summarize the most up to date findings
and theories of historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and
sociologists. This reprinted material is available as a set or in
the following groupings: "Prehistory and Historical Ethnography"
set of 12: 0-415-15611-4 (u800); "Greek Civilization" set of 7:
0-415-15612-2 (u450); "Roman Civilization" set of 6: 0-415-15613-0
(u400); "Eastern Civilizations" set of 10: 0-415-15614-9 (u650);
"Judaeo-Christian Civilization" set of 4: 0-415-15615-7: (u250);
"European Civilization" set of 11: 0-415-15616-5 (u700).
This is a comprehensive guide to the practices of witchcraft from
their inception to the present day. Summers argues that all
witchcraft is essentially the same, regardless of geographical
location. He examines the practices of the cult in great detail,
and its historical progression, within the context of the 1736
Repeal Act of George II.
As a complementary volume to the author's 'History of Witchcraft
and Demonology', this volume traces the practice of witchcraft in
various regions across Europe. The author moves from the general to
particular incidents, stories and histories.
This is a comprehensive guide to the practices of witchcraft
from their inception to the present day. Summers argues that all
witchcraft is essentially the same, regardless of geographical
location. He examines the practices of the cult in great detail,
and its historical progression, within the context of the 1736
Repeal Act of George II.
Originally published between 1920-70,The History of Civilization
was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing. It was
published at a formative time within the social sciences, and
during a period of decisive historical discovery. The aim of the
general editor, C.K. Ogden, was to summarize the most up-to-date
findings and theories of historians, anthropologists,
archaeologists and sociologists. This reprinted material is
available as a set or in the following groupings or as individual
volumes: * Prehistory and Historical Ethnography Set of 12:
0-415-15611-4: GBP800.00 * Greek Civilization Set of 7:
0-415-15612-2: GBP450.00 * Roman Civilization Set of 6:
0-415-15613-0: GBP400.00 * Eastern Civilizations Set of 10:
0-415-15614-9: GBP650.00 * Judaeo-Christian Civilization Set of 4:
0-415-15615-7: GBP250.00 * European Civilization Set of 11:
0-415-15616-5: GBP700.00
The first definitive work on werewolfery, this book was written by
a venerable author of occult studies. Unsurpassed in its sheer
scope and depth, it employs a theological and philosophical
approach, incorporating an extensive range of historical
documentation and folklore. Summers examines the supernatural
practice of shapeshifting, notes the finer distinctions between
werewolfery and lycanthropy, and explores the differences of
opinion on exactly how ordinary humans are transformed into
creatures of "unbridled cruelty, bestial ferocity, and ravening
hunger." His Gothic style, rich in fascinating examples and
anecdotes, offers compelling fare for lovers of esoteric lore.
Intriguing, thoroughly researched volume provides expert historical view of demonology and the occult, drawing information from the Bible, literary classics, personal memoirs, correspondence, and court records. Scholarly, yet highly readable study defines witchcraft then examines ceremonial practices, the casting of spells and conjuring, celebration of the Black Mass, and much more. A masterfully written work for anyone interested in supernatural phenomena, this book has been hailed by critic H. L. Mencken as "learned, honest, and amusing."
This work about witchcraft, sorcery, black magic, necromancy,
damnation, satanism and every kind of magic and occult is written
by the undisputed scholar in the field and is a work of
unprecedented authority - of interest to all who are connected with
the subject.
2011 Reprint of 1929 Edition. Full facsimile of the original
edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software.
Francesco Maria Guazzo was an Italian priest in Milan. In the
"Compendium Maleficarum" (Compendium of the Witches), he cites
numerous experts on the subject, among them Nicholas Remy. He
describes the eleven formulas or ceremonies previous to the vow to
Satan, allegedly necessary to participate of the Sabbath; besides,
Guazzo offers detailed descriptions of the sexual relationships
between men and succubi, and women and incubi. The book was not
translated into English until 1929, when this was accomplished
under the direction of the witchcraft scholar Montague Summers. It
discusses witches' alleged powers to transport themselves from
place to place, create living things, make beasts talk and the dead
reappear. Also discusses witches' powers, poisons and crimes,
sleep-inducing spells and methods for removing them, apparitions of
demons and specters and more. Guazzo also established also a
classification of the demons, inspired by a previous work by
Michael Psellus.
Montague Summers was a prolific writer and public eccentric who
harboured a lifelong interest in the occult. His 'real life'
investigations, such as Werewolves Throughout the British Isles,
are classic occult texts, notable for their archaic writing style,
intimate style of narration, and overtone of belief in the reality
of the subjects treated. Many of the horror stories of monsters and
ghouls, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are
now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are
republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,
modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the horror stories of monsters and ghouls, particularly
those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce
and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works
in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original
text and artwork.
A Treatise Of Ghosts: Being The Psychology, Or Treatise Upon
Apparitions And Spirits, Of Disembodied Souls, Phantom Figures,
Strange Prodigies, And Of Other Miracles And Marvels, Which Often
Presage The Death Of Some Great Person.
Together with a Reprint of The Discovery of Witches from it's rare
original of 1647 and Collectanea: Witchcraft Reprinted from the
Folk-Lore, being the quarterly transactions of the Folk-Lore
Society.
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