Secret Societies Ancient And Modern

Author : David V. Barrett
Publisher : Blandford Press
ISBN 13 : 9780713727722
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Secret Societies written by David V. Barrett and published by Blandford Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For most people, belonging to a special, limited group has an irresistible appeal. Uncover the secrets of clandestine societies throughout history, from the ancient Mediterranean civilizations to such familiar associations as the Mafia and the Ku Klux Klan. Dozens of circles come under scrutiny in this revealing study: the Zoroastrians, who may have created the first significant monotheistic religion; the Rosicrucians, a brotherhood that condemned astrology, and other "occult" arts; and the Freemasons, who refuse to divulge their rituals. Precisely because of their closed nature, suspicion greeted these organizations. An examination of witch hunts vividly demonstrates tragic results of public prejudice and fear, while the Chinese Triads and Nazi occult societies reveal the dar more dangerous side of secret groups.

Author : John Wolcott Phelps
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Secret Societies, Ancient and Modern written by John Wolcott Phelps and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Arkon Daraul
Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806508573
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of Secret Societies written by Arkon Daraul and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 1962 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost every social system throughout history has produced its secret societies. Here is a unique study of such societies from earliest recorded times to the present, along with an analysis of their forms, rituals, and beliefs. The author has traveled extensively to gather documentation. The Charcoal Burners of Italy, the Castrators of Russia, the Old Man of the Mountains, and the Gnostics are but a few of the many described.

Author : Charles William Heckethorn
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 159605381X
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Secret Societies of All Ages & Countries - Volume 2 written by Charles William Heckethorn and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ireland, helpless against misery and superstition, misled by hatred against her conquerors, the rulers of England, formed sects to fight not so much the evil, as the supposed authors of the evil. -from "Irish Societies" From the modern intrigue of conspiracy theories to the immense popularity of The Da Vinci Code, the fascination with secret societies-and their arcane knowledge and power-has never been so rampant. This monumental, encyclopedic work details the initiations and ceremonies, the codes and customs of mysterious organizations from ancient times to the modern world. First published in 1875 and completely revised and updated in 1897, this remains the definitive, authoritative guide to secret societies... and to the spiritual evolution of humanity they represent. Volume II features: .an in-depth exploration of Freemasonry, from its origins and traditions to its influence in the histories of England, Scotland, France, and Italy .political secret societies, including anarchists, Napoleonic organizations, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians .minor groups such as the Cambridge Secret Society, Phi-Beta-Kappa, and Society of the Turf. Also available from Cosimo Classics: The Secret Societies of All Ages & Countries: Vol. 1. British historian and author CHARLES WILLIAM HECKETHORN (c. 1826-1902) was born in Switzerland but emigrated to England as a child. Among his writings are a novel, a book of verse, translations of Scandinavian folklore, and the travelogues Italian Lights and Shadows, London Souvenirs, and London Memories.

Author : Charles William Heckethorn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries written by Charles William Heckethorn and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Lawrence Reynolds
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 161145042X
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Secret Societies written by John Lawrence Reynolds and published by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world's most notorious secret societies, chronicling their origins, history, initiations, rituals, beliefs, activities, secret signs, members, and influence.

Author : Charles Albert Blanchard
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781020132650
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Modern Secret Societies written by Charles Albert Blanchard and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Illuminati to the Freemasons, secret societies have been a source of fascination and intrigue for centuries. In this book, the author delves into the world of modern secret societies and sheds light on their history, beliefs, and practices. This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the mysteries of the secret world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Ezra A. Cook & Co
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Secret Societies, Ancient and Modern written by Ezra A. Cook & Co and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charles William Heckethorn
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1596054360
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Secret Societies of All Ages & Countries - Volume 1 written by Charles William Heckethorn and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This society, probably the most pernicious association which has ever existed in Europe, was, or is-for we have no proofs that it has ceased to exist-an association of blacklegs, thieves, extortioners, rogues and villains of every kind... -from "The Camorra" From the modern intrigue of conspiracy theories to the immense popularity of The Da Vinci Code, the fascination with secret societies-and their arcane knowledge and power-has never been so rampant. This monumental, encyclopedic work details the initiations and ceremonies, the codes and customs of mysterious organizations from ancient times to the modern world. First published in 1875 and completely revised and updated in 1897, this remains the definitive, authoritative guide to secret societies... and to the spiritual evolution of humanity they represent. Volume I explores: the Magi and the Mithraics . Egyptian priests and kings Chinese metaphysics . the Druids . Cabbalism and Gnosticism pagan rites and myths echoed in Christianity . heretics the Assassins and the Dervishes . chivalrous knights the Inquisition . Alchemy . the Mafia . the Illuminati and much more. Also available from Cosimo Classics: The Secret Societies of All Ages & Countries: Vol. 2. British historian and author CHARLES WILLIAM HECKETHORN (c. 1826-1902) was born in Switzerland but emigrated to England as a child. Among his writings are a novel, a book of verse, translations of Scandinavian folklore, and the travelogues Italian Lights and Shadows, London Souvenirs, and London Memories.

Author : Mark A. Lause
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 0252093593
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Secret Society History of the Civil War written by Mark A. Lause and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique history of the Civil War considers the impact of nineteenth-century American secret societies on the path to as well as the course of the war. Beginning with the European secret societies that laid the groundwork for Freemasonry in the United States, Mark A. Lause analyzes how the Old World's traditions influenced various underground groups and movements in America, particularly George Lippard's Brotherhood of the Union, an American attempt to replicate the political secret societies that influenced the European revolutions of 1848. Lause traces the Brotherhood's various manifestations, the most conspicuous being the Knights of the Golden Circle (out of which developed the Ku Klux Klan), and the Confederate secret groups through which John Wilkes Booth and others attempted to undermine the Union. Lause profiles the key leaders of these organizations, with special focus on George Lippard, Hugh Forbes, and George Washington Lafayette Bickley. Antebellum secret societies ranged politically from those with progressive or even revolutionary agendas to those that pursued conservative or oppressive goals. This book shows how, in the years leading up to the Civil War, these clandestine organizations exacerbated existing sectional tensions in the United States. Lause's research indicates that the pervasive influence of secret societies may have played a part in key events such as the Freesoil movement, the beginning of the Republican party, John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, Lincoln's election, and the Southern secession process of 1860-1861. This exceptional study encompasses both white and African American secret society involvement, revealing the black fraternal experience in antebellum America as well as the clandestine operations that provided assistance to escaped slaves via the Underground Railroad. Unraveling these pervasive and extensive networks of power and influence, A Secret Society History of the Civil War demonstrates that antebellum secret societies played a greater role in affecting Civil War-era politics than has been previously acknowledged.