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 history and development of Freemasonry, one of the world's oldest and most secretive organizations. The book delves into the origins of Freemasonry, tracing its roots back to the medieval stonemasons who built the great cathedrals of Europe. It also explores the various secret societies that preceded Freemasonry, including the Knights Templar and the Rosicrucians.Armitage provides a detailed analysis of the rituals, symbols, and beliefs of Freemasonry, as well as the organization's role in shaping the political and social landscape of Europe and America. He also discusses the controversies and scandals that have plagued Freemasonry over the centuries, including accusations of conspiracy and corruption.Written in a clear and concise style, ""A Short Masonic History"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and inner workings of Freemasonry. It provides a fascinating glimpse into a secret world that has captivated the imaginations of millions of people for centuries.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.