The International Encyclopedia of Secret Societies and Fraternal Orders
by Alan Axelrod
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Debunking the spurious reputations of some, detailing the authenticity of others, The International Encyclopedia of Secret Societies and Fraternal Orders contains over 800 A-to-Z entries describing the names, natures, and purposes of secret societies throughout history and around the world. An extensive introduction gives readers a solid overview of the evolution of secret societies from their ancient roots, typologies of secret societies - how and why they specialized, why schisms and show more splinter groups are almost inevitable, how brotherhoods often formed around one charismatic personality, and why memberships are now declining. Further, The International Encyclopedia of Secret Societies and Fraternal Orders has a comprehensive bibliography, an index, and includes the addresses of secret societies in existence today. show lessTags
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OK, this book is fun and serious. There are conspiracy groups, masons, templars and a host of others. What is there not to like about a book that includes the Horrible Conspiration Club, the Order of the Yellow Dogs, the Illuminated Theosophist, ( anybody listen to Firesign Theater ), the Knights of the Apocalypse, the Supreme Order of White Rabbits and the Spectres Meeting in a Tomb. All in all the names people go around calling themselves are mighty curious.
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Sep 14, 2012Estonian
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Alan Axelrod was born on August 25, 1952, in New York. He was educated at Northeastern Illinois University and University of Iowa. He is a leading writer about American history, and is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History. In his books, Axelrod presents the facts, details, and faces that have helped shape the history of the show more United States. Axelrod has served as a consultant to several museums and institutions. He has received numerous honors, including a National Cowboy Hall of Fame Award in 1991. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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