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 today's Al Qaeda--"Secret Societies" gives
us a smart, surprising look at the best known and often least
understood covert organizations.
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