Secret Societies: Inside the Freemasons, the Yakuza, Skull and Bones, and the Wo

Description: Secret Societies by John Lawrence Reynolds They generate fear, suspicion, and—above all—fascination. Secret societies thrive among us, yet they remain shrouded in mystery. Their secrecy suggests, to many, sacrilege or crime, and their loyalties are often accused of undermining governments and tipping the scales of justice. The Freemasons, for example, hold more seats of power in the U.S. government than any other organization. No fewer than sixteen presidents have declared their Masonic affiliation, and there may have been more. Secret societies have infiltrated pop culture as well. Celebrity members of Kabbalah include Madonna, Demi Moore, and Elizabeth Taylor, among others.From the Mafia and the Yakuza to the Priory of Sion, Skull and Bones and the Templars, Reynolds offers an illuminating and entertaining exploration of the stories—confirmed and fabricated—that surround these societies, as well as provides detailed information on their origins, initiations, rituals, and secret signs. Dispelling myths and providing gripping revelations—such as a direct historical link between the Assassins of the Middle Ages and todays Al Qaeda—Secret Societies gives us a smart, surprising look at the best known and often least understood covert organizations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography John Lawrence Reynolds has written sixteen books of fiction and nonfiction and has won awards in both categories. He lives with his wife, Judy, in a small North American town, the location of which is secret. Review A page-turner, with more twists and turns than The Da Vinci Code. Find a safe corner where no one can look over your shoulder, and dive into this compulsively readable expose. --Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Awards-winning author of MindscanA must-read . . . done with exceptional skill and competence. --Ian Markham, dean of Hartford SeminaryThis offers far more depth and detail than most . . . . Excellent. Long Description They generate fear, suspicion, and--above all--fascination. Secret societies thrive among us, yet they remain shrouded in mystery. Their secrecy suggests, to many, sacrilege or crime, and their loyalties are often accused of undermining governments and tipping the scales of justice. The Freemasons, for example, hold more seats of power in the U.S. government than any other organization. No fewer than sixteen presidents have declared their Masonic affiliation, and there may have been more. Secret societies have infiltrated pop culture as well. Celebrity members of Kabbalah include Madonna, Demi Moore, and Elizabeth Taylor, among others. From the Mafia and the Yakuza to the Priory of Sion, Skull and Bones and the Templars, Reynolds offers an illuminating and entertaining exploration of the stories--confirmed and fabricated--that surround these societies, as well as provides detailed information on their origins, initiations, rituals, and secret signs. Dispelling myths and providing gripping revelations--such as a direct historical link between the Assassins of the Middle Ages and todays Al Qaeda--Secret Societies gives us a smart, surprising look at the best known and often least understood covert organizations. Review Text A page-turner, with more twists and turns than The Da Vinci Code. Find a safe corner where no one can look over your shoulder, and dive into this compulsively readable expos Review Quote "This offers far more depth and detail than most . . . . Excellent." Details ISBN161145042X Author John Lawrence Reynolds Short Title SECRET SOCIETIES Pages 320 Language English ISBN-10 161145042X ISBN-13 9781611450422 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 366 Illustrations Yes Year 2011 Imprint Arcade Publishing Subtitle Inside the Freemasons, the Yakuza, Skull and Bones, and the Worlds Most Notorious Secret Organizations Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2011-09-15 NZ Release Date 2011-09-15 US Release Date 2011-09-15 UK Release Date 2011-09-15 Publisher Skyhorse Publishing Publication Date 2011-09-15 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137868948;

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