A Dictionary of Secret and Other Societies - Couverture souple

9781432563820: A Dictionary of Secret and Other Societies

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ISBN 10 : 1432563823 ISBN 13 : 9781432563820

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2007

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""A Dictionary of Secret and Other Societies"" by Arthur Preuss is a comprehensive guide to the world of secret societies. The book provides a detailed overview of the history, beliefs, and practices of various secret societies, including the Freemasons, Illuminati, Knights Templar, and many others. It also includes information on lesser-known groups, such as the Rosicrucians, Theosophists, and Gnostics. The book covers the origins of secret societies, their rituals, symbols, and codes, as well as their influence on politics, religion, and culture throughout history. It also explores the controversies and conspiracies surrounding these groups, including their alleged involvement in world events and their rumored connections to the occult.Written in a clear and concise style, ""A Dictionary of Secret and Other Societies"" is an accessible and engaging reference for anyone interested in the fascinating and mysterious world of secret societies. Whether you are a student of history, religion, or the occult, or simply curious about the hidden forces that shape our world, this book provides a wealth of information and insight into one of the most intriguing and enigmatic aspects of human civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Pr�sentation de l'�diteur

Social history as a corrective to a historiography is often too limited to diplomacy and wars. It began an upward trajectory as early as the 1930s, but it remains constrained by the frustrating cost and availability of materials that even great research libraries lack. This volume is a case in point. Fraternal movements like Freemasonry have impacted society for hundreds of years. Yet, over time research into their undoubted influence has been handicapped by their codes of secrecy, arcane rituals, and the paucity of continuing tertiary research projects. As a step towards “more light” Westphalia Press has produced a number of scarce titles that will be helpful in understanding the “secret empire” of lodges, initiations, and (candidly) the deliberately inscrutable.

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