Secret Society Histories

The question is often asked, How old is Masonry and where did it begin? The answer must depend entirely on one's definition of the word. If by that term one means a Freemason in the modern sense, who is a member of a subordinate lodge operating under the authority of a Grand Lodge and practising the rites of Symbolical Masonry, then Freemasonry came into existence in London in 1717.

TGS has reprinted How's first edition of 1862 and his third edition of 1881. The 1881 Edition is more accurate and further edited. However, as with most subsequent editions of any book, the first edition captures the author's passion for his topic, many times lost in further editing.

Oppression for your beliefs has been a millstone around humanity's neck for many centuries. Christianity touts Justin's Martyrs for their oppression, Freethinkers are attacked and ridiculed by Christians, but little is heard about the torture and oppression that Masons have suffered throughout the centuries. This book opens this subject and reveals that hidden history.

Without doubt, this book and the ensuing volumes will set a benchmark for exposing the Agenda that is laid before us. The truth's herein will shock you, and may even terrify you. Do not be deceived into thinking that conspiracies do not exist-they do; Jesus was conspired against, as was J.F.K, as was Caesar. One thing you can be certain of after reading this great work is that there is hope for us all who are willing to believe after presented with the facts. Read the book and you will know.

IN the following pages I have sought to satisfy a request, often made to me, to give a short but comprehensive view of the whole fabric of the Arcane mysteries, and affinity with the Masonic System; and I here take the opportunity of recording my protest against the sceptical tendencies of the present generation of the Moderns who are Masons, and against the efforts that are made, in season and out of season, to underrate the indubitable antiquity of the Masonic ceremonies.

A massive volume on the rites and traditions of Freemasonry