The Freemasons : a history of the world's most powerful secret society
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New York : Arcade Pub., 2001.
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xii, 357 pages ; 25 cm
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Coos Bay Public Library - Adult/General - Nonfiction
366.109 RID
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366.109 RID
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North Bend Public Library - Adult/General - Nonfiction
366.1092 RIDLEY
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366.1092 RIDLEY
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Published
New York : Arcade Pub., 2001.
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Book
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 318-332) and index.
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Provides an in-depth history of freemasonry, exploring the inner workings of the powerful secret society, refuting many of the myths about the order, and shedding new light on the contributions of the freemasons to world history.
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"The Freemasons are a subject of endless fascination. To the layman, they are a mysterious brotherhood of profound if uncertain influence, a secret society purported, in some popular histories, to have its roots in the fabled order of the Knights Templar or in the mysteries of the Egyptian pyramids. They evoke fears of world domination by a select few who enjoy privileged access to wealth and the levers of power. The secrecy of their rites suggests the taint of sacrilege, and their hidden loyalties are sometimes accused of undermining the workings of justice and the integrity of nations, In shining a light on a society cloaked in mystery, [this book] provides balance, fluid writing, meticulous research, and a thoughtful perspective. But one of the pleasures of this book not to be overlooked is that it also comprises a compendium of notable Freemasons throughout the centuries, a Who's Who of prominent politicians and other leaders, writers, businessmen, thinkers and artists. Jasper Ridley concludes his illuminating and immensely readable survey with a chapter on Freemasonry in America today and an answer to the question, Are the Freemasons a menace?"--Back cover.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ridley, J. G. (2001). The Freemasons: a history of the world's most powerful secret society . Arcade Pub..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ridley, Jasper Godwin. 2001. The Freemasons: A History of the World's Most Powerful Secret Society. Arcade Pub.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ridley, Jasper Godwin. The Freemasons: A History of the World's Most Powerful Secret Society Arcade Pub, 2001.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ridley, Jasper Godwin. The Freemasons: A History of the World's Most Powerful Secret Society Arcade Pub., 2001.
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