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Freemasons, Friendly Societies and Trade Unions - A Guide for Family Historians (Paperback)
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Freemasons, Friendly Societies and Trade Unions - A Guide for Family Historians (Paperback)
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Fraternal and friendly societies and trade unions - associations
that provide mutual aid and benefits - have a long, fascinating
history and the most famous of them - the Freemasons - have a
reputation for secrecy, ritual and intrigue that excites strong
interest and has been the subject of widespread misunderstanding.
Daniel Weinbren, in this concise and accessible handbook, dispels
the myths that surround them and gives readers an insight into
their real purposes, their membership and their development over
the centuries. He has also compiled a detailed compendium of books,
archives, libraries, and internet sites that readers and
researchers can consult to find out more about these organizations
and to trace the involvement and experience of family members who
were connected with them. The origins of these societies are
explored as are their economic, social and civic functions and the
impact they had on the lives of individuals who joined them. The
range of such societies covered includes the popular and
international ones such as the Oddfellows, Foresters and
Rechabites, as well as the smaller local fraternal organizations.
The type of assistance they offer, their structure and hierarchy,
meetings and ceremonies, regalia and processions, and feasts and
annual gatherings are all described and explained. So much
information about these organizations and their membership is
easily available if you know where to look, and Daniel Weinbren's
work is the ideal introduction to them. Anyone who has a forebear
who was at some time linked with one of these organizations will
find his book to be an essential guide to their research.
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Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Family History
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
April 2019 |
Authors: |
Daniel Weinbren
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
240 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5267-1033-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
General
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LSN: |
1-5267-1033-1 |
Barcode: |
9781526710338 |
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