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A general overview of secret societies throughout history. Not sensationalised and very readable. (

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Original title: Secret Societies: From the Ancient and Arcane to the Modern and Clandestine

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Throughout history there have been societies of closed membership and covert purpose. From the Knights Templars to the freemasons, an intimate look at the inner workings of secret societies.

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