A Brief History of Secret Societies (Brief Histories)

A Brief History of Secret Societies (Brief Histories)

by David V . Barrett (Author)

Synopsis

This title deals with the hidden powers of clandestine organisations from the Ancient World to the present day. Throughout history Man's search for knowledge has revealed strange truths. A Brief History of Secret Societies explores the allure and the hidden history of the esoteric religious beliefs and investigates how these societies have come to gain a powerful hold upon the popular imagination. David Barrett brilliantly presents an unbiased and balanced history of our desire for secret knowledge and of the societies that preserve it.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 368
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Robinson
Published: 26 Jul 2007

ISBN 10: 184529615X
ISBN 13: 9781845296155

Media Reviews
'In a field normally typified by confusion and ignorance this book is clear, concise, informative and to be recommended' Michael Baigent, Holy Blood and the Holy Grail
Author Bio
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.