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The Concise History of Freemasonry

The Concise History of Freemasonry

Gould, Robert Freke

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Secret SocietiesFiction AnthologiesGeneral Latin American History

ISBN10: 1162563583
ISBN13: 9781162563589
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.57
Height: 0.85 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Concise History of Freemasonry is a book written by Robert Freke Gould that provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of Freemasonry. The book covers the origins of the organization, its growth and expansion, and its role in shaping the social, cultural, and political landscape of various countries throughout the world. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Freemasonry's history. The first chapter provides an introduction to the organization, outlining its basic principles and beliefs. The subsequent chapters delve into the origins of Freemasonry, tracing its roots back to the medieval guilds of stonemasons and the influence of the Enlightenment on the development of its philosophy.The book also covers the various Masonic rites and rituals, including the Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite, and York Rite, as well as the controversies and scandals that have plagued the organization over the years. Additionally, the book explores the role of Freemasonry in the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and other significant historical events.Overall, The Concise History of Freemasonry is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed look at the history and impact of one of the world's most influential and mysterious organizations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry or the broader history of Western civilization.Contents: Ancient Mysteries, Essenes, Roman Colleges, Culders, Vehm-Gerichte, Steinmetzen, French Corps D'Etat, Companionage, Rosicrucians; Medieval Operative Masonry; English Laws of the Middle Ages and the Freemasons; Story of the Guild; Legend of the Craft; Early Scottish Craft; Great Division in English Masonry; Concise Notice of the Additional Degrees Usually Worked; Freemasonry in Europe; Asia, East India Islands, Far East, Africa, West Indies, Central and South America; USA, Canada and Australaisa.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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