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Brief History of Secret Societies
David V. Barrett
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Description for Brief History of Secret Societies
Paperback. Throughout history Man's search for knowledge has revealed strange truths. this title 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. Series: Brief Histories. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: JFSV1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 23. Weight in Grams: 270.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Robinson
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Series
Brief Histories
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845296155
SKU
V9781845296155
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About David V. Barrett
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.
Reviews for Brief History of Secret Societies
"'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"