A Brief History of Secret Societies

Informationen zum Autor David Barrett is a leading expert on religion and esoteric belief. He is the author of The New Believers (Cassell). He reviews regularly in the Independent ! the Fortean Times ! TLS and New Scientist . Klappentext A Brief History of Secret Societies examines the significant hidden power wielded by clandestine organisations from ancient times right up to the present day. Throughout history, humankind's search for knowledge has revealed strange truths. Barrett explores the powerful attraction of esoteric religious beliefs and reveals how such societies have gained a powerful hold on the popular imagination. He presents an unbiased and balanced history of humanity's desire to uncover secret knowledge, and of the societies that seek to preserve such knowledge. Zusammenfassung An exploration of the hidden powers of secret societies, from the ancient world to the present day.

Product details

• Authors: David V. Barrett, David V Barrett, Barrett David V.
• Publisher: Robinson Publishing
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 26.07.2007
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures
• EAN: 9781845296155
• ISBN: 978-1-84529-615-5
• Pages: 368
• Dimensions (packing): 13 x 19.8 x 2.4 cm
• Series: Brief Histories; Brief Histories
• Subjects: Illuminati, Freemasonry, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Freemasonry & Secret Societies, world history, Freemasonry & secret societies, Secret societies, Dan Brown, David Barrett, Freemasons, Conspiracy Theories, Assassins, Knights Templar, secret organisations, The Davinci Code