The Secret History of Freemasonry: Unlocking the 1000-year old mysteries of the brotherhood: the masonic rituals, codes, signs and symbols explained with over 300 photographs and illustrations

by Jeremy Harwood

This timely book begins with the history and legends of the Freemasons, from its medieval origins, through the age of Enlightenment and the Founding Fathers of the USA, to the Victorians and up to the present day. The importance of three-dimensional symbolism, Solomon's Temple, Egyptian influences, Classical architecture and the Lodge are all explored and illustrated with fabulous fine art images.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published February 24, 2006

Reviews

[Pierre Normand · Rating 1 out of 5]

Oh. This is just a pretty picture book. It's one of those books that is just full of random pictures about Freemasonry, with some mediocre captions, not always accurate, that are meant to sell to the uninformed or the gullible. I usually pick these up at remainder sales for a few bucks. It certainly isn't a book I'd recommend to anyone, but the pictures are nice.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was new at the library, I thought I would check it out- so far it is quite interesting. Spelling error on the Author's name...it is actually Harwood!
It was interesting to learn more about the history of Freemasonry and which traditions have been incorporated into it throughout history.

[Morgan Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice introduction to Masonry and the traditions, but lacks any real or thorough information. To anyone who is really interested in the subject, I would skip it.

[Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dobre do ogarnięcia podstaw.

[Mohamad · Rating 1 out of 5]

پیش و پا افتاده و اتلاف وقت.