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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.
2012 Reprint of 1933 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original
edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software.
Unsurpassed in its sheer scope and depth, the first definitive work
on were-wolfs, employs a theological and philosophical approach,
incorporating an extensive range of historical documentation and
folklore. Summers examines the supernatural practice of
shape-shifting, notes the finer distinctions between werewolfery
and lycanthropy, and explores the differences of opinion on exactly
how ordinary humans are transformed into creatures. Augustus
Montague Summers was an English author and clergyman. He is known
primarily for his scholarly work on the English drama of the 17th
century, as well as for his idiosyncratic studies on witches,
vampires, and werewolves, in all of which he professed to believe.
He was responsible for the first English translation, published in
1928, of the notorious 15th-century witch hunter's manual, the
Malleus Maleficarum
Also known as "The Witch Hammer," The Malleus Maleficarum was a
handbook for hunting and punishing witches-written by Inquisitors
HEINRICH KRAMER (c. 1430-1505), an Alsatian clergyman, and JAMES
SPRENGER (c. 1436-1494), a Swiss monk-to assist the Inquisition and
Church in exterminating undesirables. Mostly a compilation of
superstition and folklore, the book was taken very seriously at the
time it was written in the 15th century and became a kind of
spiritual law book used by judges to determine the guilt of the
accused. While some of the articles covered in "The Witch Hammer"
are humorous to modern audiences, they were a matter of life and
death in the mid-1400's. Anyone interested in religion, the
Inquisition, or the witch hunts that ravaged Europe will find this
1928 translation, by MONTAGUE SUMMERS (1880-1948), an unbelievable
and enlightening read.
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