The secrets of the Freemasons

the long version

During the last three hundred years, thousands of books, pamphlets, and manuscripts have been written about Freemasonry. Many of them have been penned by Freemasons attempting to add their interpretations of the great truths hidden within as labyrinth symbolic system, to expand an already impenetrable and over-subscribed legends, or merely to self promote. Explaining the murky depths of Freemasonry is like attempting to salvage an old shipwreck on the ocean floor and inside a hall of mirrors. At every turn there are exciting discoveries, many of which are illusions; the more one digs around, the worse the visibility becomes, as the accumulated detritus of previous generations, scholars, apologists, occultists, and conspiracy theorists clouds the view. Masonry has thrived through this disinformation coupled with its ability to attract aristocratic and influential members of society. Its ranks boast some of the greatest thinkers, artists, businessmen and leaders of the last four centuries. This book attempts to anchor its analysis of the craft by shining a spotlight on several key historical and political events, and by exploring the darker side of Masonic conspiracies, murder and world manipulation.