The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries

The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries

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  • Author: Charles William Heckethorn
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  • ISBN: 9783955647223
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  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 340


The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries

The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries

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  • Author: Charles Heckethorn
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  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 346

Volume two of the two-volume encyclopedia of Secret Societies. First written in 1875, this University Press edition duplicates the 2nd edition of 1893, which was completely revised and rewritten. A fascinating work, to which any serious researcher of Secret Societies must eventually turn, the modern-day student of history must remember the scholarly and archeological limitations of the day when it was written.


The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries

The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries

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  • Author: Charles William Heckethorn
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  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 380


The secret societies of all ages and countries

The secret societies of all ages and countries

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  • Pages : 392


The Secret Societies of All Ages & Countries - Volume 2

The Secret Societies of All Ages & Countries - Volume 2

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  • Author: Charles William Heckethorn
  • Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
  • ISBN: 159605381X
  • Category : History
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 369

Ireland, helpless against misery and superstition, misled by hatred against her conquerors, the rulers of England, formed sects to fight not so much the evil, as the supposed authors of the evil. -from "Irish Societies" From the modern intrigue of conspiracy theories to the immense popularity of The Da Vinci Code, the fascination with secret societies-and their arcane knowledge and power-has never been so rampant. This monumental, encyclopedic work details the initiations and ceremonies, the codes and customs of mysterious organizations from ancient times to the modern world. First published in 1875 and completely revised and updated in 1897, this remains the definitive, authoritative guide to secret societies... and to the spiritual evolution of humanity they represent. Volume II features: .an in-depth exploration of Freemasonry, from its origins and traditions to its influence in the histories of England, Scotland, France, and Italy .political secret societies, including anarchists, Napoleonic organizations, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians .minor groups such as the Cambridge Secret Society, Phi-Beta-Kappa, and Society of the Turf. Also available from Cosimo Classics: The Secret Societies of All Ages & Countries: Vol. 1. British historian and author CHARLES WILLIAM HECKETHORN (c. 1826-1902) was born in Switzerland but emigrated to England as a child. Among his writings are a novel, a book of verse, translations of Scandinavian folklore, and the travelogues Italian Lights and Shadows, London Souvenirs, and London Memories.


The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries [volume 2]

The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries [volume 2]

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  • Author: Charles William Heckethorn
  • Publisher: Lulu.com
  • ISBN: 1435751930
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 372


The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries Volume 2

The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries Volume 2

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  • Author: Charles William Heckethorn
  • Publisher: Theclassics.Us
  • ISBN: 9781230251202
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 68

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 edition. Excerpt: ... VII. INTERNATIONAL AND COMMUNE. 423. DEGREESINTRODUCTORY Remarks. -- There exists an association of working--or rather, talking--men, pretending to have for its object the uniting in one fraternal bond the workers of all countries, and the advocating of the interests of labour, and those only. Though it protests against being a secret society, it yet indulges in such underhand dealings, insidiously endeavouring to work mischief between employers and employed, and aiming at the subversion of the existing order of things, that it deserves to be denounced with all the societies professedly secret. In this country its influence is scarcely felt, because the English workmen that join it are numerically few--according to the statement of the Secretary of the International himself, the society counts only about 8,000 English members--and these, with here and there an exception, belong to the most worthless portion of the working classes. It is chiefly the idle and dissipated or unskilled artizan that thinks his position is to be improved by others and not by himself. To hear the interested demagogues and paid agitators of the " International," the working classes would seem to be exceptionally oppressed, and to labour under disadvantages greater than any that weigh upon other sections of the community. Yet no other class is so much protected by the legislature, and none, except the paupers, pay less towards the general expenses of the country in direct or indirect taxation. The wages a skilled artizan can earn are higher than the remuneration obtainable by thousands of men who have enjoyed an university education, or sunk money in some professional apprenticeship; whilst he is free from the burden incident to maintaining a certain social status. His...


The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

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  • Author: Charles William Heckethorn
  • Publisher: Forgotten Books
  • ISBN: 9780282235505
  • Category : Social Science
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 416

Excerpt from The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries, Vol. 1 of 2 Been in the publisher's hands, before the second volume went to press, to insert several additional sections, though at the expense of methodical arrangement; or to give supplemental details from information collected during my recent twelve months' wanderings in Italy, the country pa/r excel lence of secret societies. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

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  • Author: Charles William Heckethorn
  • Publisher: Forgotten Books
  • ISBN: 9780266514206
  • Category : History
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 348

Excerpt from The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries, Vol. 2 of 2 The wisest of the pagan world, and their greatest philosophers, held Theurgic Magic in the highest esteem. Theurgy was, according to them, a divine art which served only to advance the mind of man to the highest perfection, and they who by means of this magic had the happiness to arrive at what they called Autopsia or Intuition, a state wherein they enjoyed intimate intercourse with the gods, believed themselves invested with all their power. - mayo. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries

The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries

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  • Author: Charles William Heckethorn
  • Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
  • ISBN: 3385373611
  • Category : Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 346

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.