FREEMASONRY: Its History And Myths Revealed.
Language: English
Published by NY. 2009. Fall River Press, 2009
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glossy red & gold illustrated (cover of book and cover of dustwrapper are identical in appearance) hardbound 4to ~ 4º (quarto). large book. dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. 1cm tear at spine top, not price clipped (no price listed). nice clean copy. looks new. like new. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~ first edition. first printing ( # 1 in # line). illustrated ½ title pg. full color frontis. illustration. 192p. glossy pages throughout. almost every page illustrated, mostly in full color with many full page plates. appendix. glossary. bibliography. index. religion. philosophy. world history. secret societies. conspiracy theory. ancient history. folklore. mythology. ~ Freemasonry is one of the oldest secular brotherhoods in the world. Its past members have included kings, presidents, military leaders, writers and philosophers and today; there are over ten million members around the world. The origins of Freemasonry have been variously associated with medieval stonemasons, the Knights Templar and even with a supposed secret order, known as the Priory of Sion, guardians of the true nature of the Holy Gfail. There are theories too, about older origins in the ancient mystery cults, or with the construction of the great Ternple of Solomon in Jerusalem. Whatever the truth behind its origins, the history of Freemasonry has been full of drama and mystery. That it played a role in the American War of Independence and in the French Revolution is without doubt: and its influence has been detected in other diverse historical events. To the outsider its rituals can sometimes appear obscure, pointless and baffling, or even sinister. Yet there is an intensely stratified and hierarchical structure which underpins most Masonic orders, and the utmost secrecy is still demanded of its members even though much of its tradition is now known to outsiders. In this clearly laid out study, Giles Morgan examines both the realities and the myths behind the organisation and distinguishes one from the other, at the same time, providing a concise and highly compelling account one of the world's most secret society.…
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- Title
- FREEMASONRY: Its History And Myths Revealed.
- Author
- Morgan, Giles
- Publisher
- NY. 2009. Fall River Press
- Publication year
- 2009
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1435108221
- ISBN 13
- 9781435108226
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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