The Secrets of the Lost Symbol: Unlocking the Masonic code
By (Author) Ian Gittins
HarperCollins Publishers
Collins
10th November 2009
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
366.1
Paperback
272
Width 111mm, Height 178mm, Spine 19mm
198g
Explores all aspects of the most talked about secret society in the world, from its most famous members to its infamous history, revealing the facts behind the fiction of Dan Browns new blockbuster.
For centuries the Freemasonry has been the subject of rumour and intrigue. From its obscure origins to the suspicion that it exercises huge influence on government and multinational corporations, there has always been more than a whiff of controversy about the organisation.
Secrets of the Lost Symbol reveals the truth behind the myths, sifts the facts from the fiction, and unveils the mysterious rites and ceremonies. Ian Gittins delves deep into the true origins of the society, its philosophy and practices, describes the rituals, and profiles a number of key figures. Along the way, he also shows where fact and fiction have fought, and fiction has won the battle.
Ian Gittins is a freelance writer and journalist.