The Splendor That Was Egypt: Revised Edition

Sidgwick & Jackson Great Civilizations Series

by Margaret Alice Murray

Pioneering Egyptologist examines in detail such topics as food preparation, burial customs, and social rituals, creating a complete picture of achievements — from architecture and medicine to engineering and government. 122 black-and-white illustrations.

Genres: History, Egypt, Nonfiction, Egyptology, Mythology, Language

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1949

About the author

Egyptologist and Anthropologist. Known mostly for her theories on the Witch Cult which the witch trials were an attempt to destroy a pre-Christian surviving religion.

Reviews

[Sue Bridgwater · Rating 4 out of 5]

The quality and scholarship of this book probably deserve a 5* rating. I've only pulled it down to 4 as it's so dated.

[Richa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very well researched, well written interesting study of ancient Egypt. Murray has presented the splendour of Egypt in a concise, but awe inspiring manner, demystifying many myths in the process. To think that such an advanced civilization too could vanish one day, brings life to a different perspective.

[Aubrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

good book quite interesting i've always has an interest in egypt

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I didn’t have so many books on my TBR I’d probably just go back to the beginning and start reading again.

[Debra · Rating 2 out of 5]

Seriously out of date. It is an overview of archeology in Egypt. I have no idea why this was on my to read list, but now it is done.

[Mark Singer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basic overview of ancient Egyptian civilization