A Short Masonic History Being an Account of the Growth of Freemasonry and Some of the Earlier Secret Societies

""A Short Masonic History"" by Frederick Armitage is a comprehensive account of the origins and development of Freemasonry, as well as some of the earlier secret societies that influenced its formation. The book begins by exploring the ancient origins of secret societies and their role in shaping human history, before delving into the specific history of Freemasonry. Armitage traces the growth of Freemasonry from its earliest roots in medieval Europe, through the Enlightenment and the Age of Reason, up to the present day. Along the way, he discusses the various rituals, symbols, and beliefs that have defined the Masonic tradition, as well as its impact on society and culture. With its engaging prose and thorough research, ""A Short Masonic History"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of secret societies or the development of Freemasonry.1909. Modern Freemasonry evolved from secret societies and within this book the author attempts to pick out the truth from the fantasy among various writers who had written on the topic of secret societies. He hopes he has succeeded in this volume. A sampling of the topics he includes are: Knights Templar, Roman builders, Eleusinians, Pythagoreans, Vehmegerichte, Essenes, Gregorians, Gormogons, Orange Society, and many others.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.