A Brief History of the Freemasons
$35.79
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
20 August 2005
Summary
The history of the Freemasons has often been shrouded in mystery and suspicion. Since 1717, with the establishment of the Grand Lodge in London, the Freemasons have been a power within the nation, withstanding public disapproval and attacks, from the Catholic Church among others. Throughout the last three hundred years, the Freemasons have been influential in some of the most important turning points in world history. Jasper Ridley explores the role of the society in both the American and Fre…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781845296780 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1845296788 |
| Author: | Jasper Ridley |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Robinson Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 20 August 2005 |
| Weight: | 250g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 128mm x 30mm |
| Series: | Brief Histories |
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Critics Review
Although some of his revelations are surprising and perhaps controversial, his greatest service is in dispelling many of the myths and fears surrounding freemasonry. This work of popular history sheds light on a frequently obscure subject. - Book List
About The Author
Jasper Ridley
Jasper Ridley was a former barrister turned author and became one of England’s leading biographers. His later works included lives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. His book on Lord Palmerston won the James Tait Black prize. His last work, The Freemasons, was highly acclaimed.
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