Description: This book delves into the intriguing world of Freemasonry, tracing its evolution from its humble origins in England to its transformation into a complex and often controversial phenomenon on the European continent. The author explores the historical circumstances that led to the incorporation of non-builders into the fraternity, and how this shift broadened the scope of discussions within lodges, encompassing topics like social duties, philanthropy, and even politics and religion. As Freemasonry spread across Europe, it interacted with the prevailing intellectual and social currents of the time. In France, where strict societal and religious constraints limited open discourse, lodges became havens for freethinkers and philosophers who used the veil of secrecy to express their discontent and challenge established norms. This book examines how these discussions, fueled by the ideals of equality and fraternity, contributed to the rise of revolutionary thought and ultimately played a role in events like the French Revolution. Through meticulous research and analysis of primary sources, the author sheds light on the complex interplay between Freemasonry, political dissent, and religious skepticism. This book offers a thought-provoking exploration of how seemingly innocuous gatherings can become catalysts for profound social and political change, prompting us to consider the enduring power of ideas and the unexpected consequences they can unleash. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Book Title: Proofs of a Conspiracy Against All the Religions and Governments of Europe : Carried on in the Secret Meetings of Free Masons, Illuminati, and Reading Societies (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 404 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: Essays
Publication Year: 2015
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Genre: Literary Collections
Item Weight: 19.1 Oz
Author: John Robison
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
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