The Freemasons: The Illustrated Book of an Ancient Brotherhood

Description: THE FREEMASONS - THE ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF AN ANCIENT BROTHERHOOD - HARDCOVER This lavishly illustrated book lifts the veil of mystery and secrecy to offer a fresh look at Freemasonry. Since the establishment of modem Freemasonry in Europe in the eighteenth century, the influence of the brotherhood has extended around the world. Thousands are proud to call themselves Freemasons and subscribe to its principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. The Freemasons offers a detailed yet accessible history of the Craft and its spread to most corners of the world, and incorporates many illustrations which illuminate the complex history of the society. These images include examples of famous architecture, historic woodcuts, as well as contemporary photographs. With the text they bring the various aspects of this ancient organization to life. Influential men throughout history have been Freemasons, including George Washington, Simon Bolivar, Irving Berlin, Buzz Aldrin and Louis Armstrong. Discover how they expressed their affiliation in their work. Women, too, have been proud members of the Masonic order. From the historical beginnings of the brotherhood and a look at its symbols and rituals to the impact Freemasons have had on science, art, and history, this beautiful volume offers a comprehensive celebration of Freemasonry ~ to Masons themselves and to anyone else who is fascinated by the rich history of this ancient organization. "Most [Freemasons] have been ordinary men who have attempted to live their lives by the practical lessons of morality, duty and service which they have learned in their lodges". HRH The Duke Of Kent. Despite a long and noble ancestry stretching back to 1500 BC, Freemasonry has enjoyed mixed fortunes in recent times. Banned in some places while flourishing in others, the brotherhood has been vilified and applauded in equal measure. This book seeks to present Freemasonry in the context of a long and noble ancestry stretching back over 2000 years and through the laudable aims espoused by its founding fathers. Lavishly illustrated, The Freemasons examines: The roots of Freemasonry and its spread around the world The brotherhood's rites and rituals, its ideals and virtues The influence of Freemasonry on modern notions of democracy and the rights of the individual The role of Freemasonry in the lives of some of the most famous men in history, including Jonathan Swift, Isaac Newton, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington and Winston Churchill. THE FREEMASONS celebrates the ways in which the true Masonic principles of brotherly love and truth have shaped the world for the better.

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