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The Mythology of the Secret Societies J. M. Roberts

The Mythology of the Secret Societies By J. M. Roberts

The Mythology of the Secret Societies by J. M. Roberts


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Describes conspiracy theories as the collective nightmare of a particular culture - one that taps into people's deepest and most powerful fears. This book examines the history of the secret societies - particularly those of 18th and 19th century Europe - and charts their influence and perceived power in people's interpretation of events.

The Mythology of the Secret Societies Summary

The Mythology of the Secret Societies by J. M. Roberts

Dr. Roberts describes conspiracy theories as the collective nightmare of a particular culture - one that taps into people's deepest and most powerful fears. This wonderfully researched book examines the history of the secret societies - particularly those of 18th and 19th century Europe - and charts their influence and perceived power in people's interpretation of events. In today's political climate, the idea that there may be secret plans for world domination under the guise of religious cults or secret societies is again surfacing in the collective psyche - and is perhaps being considered more seriously than ever before. Examining and analysing the many forms of secret societies, Dr. Roberts reveals their origin, progression and power - both real and perceived.His intelligent scholarship throws a penetrating light on a murky area of shifting and proliferating alliances between evanescent and shadowy organizations. He plots the legendary careers of many of the conspirators who became the demon kings of revolutionary Europe.

About J. M. Roberts

Professor Roberts was Fellow and Tutor of Merton College, Oxford (1953-1979), and Vice-Chancellor of Southampton University (1979-1985), and then returned to the Wardenship of Merton College until 1994. He held posts in the USA at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, Columbia and the University of South Carolina. In 1996, he was appointed CBE for his services to education and history. When he died on 30 May 2003, he was described as the leading historical mind of his generation by The Guardian. He is the author of several highly regarded books, including The Penguin History of Europe and The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century and presented the BBC Television series, The Triumph of the West.

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GOR002179696
9781905857449
1905857446
The Mythology of the Secret Societies by J. M. Roberts
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Watkins Media Limited
20080508
480
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