Bücher von David Macdill

Secret Societies: A Discussion Of Their Character And Claims is a book written by David Macdill in 1867. The book explores the history and nature of secret societies, examining their origins and beliefs, as well as their impact on society. Macdill discusses the various secret societies that existed at the time, including the Freemasons, the Illuminati, and the Rosicrucians, among others. He also delves into their rituals, symbols, and practices, and provides insight into their goals and objectives. The book is a fascinating look into the world of secret societies and sheds light on the mysterious and often misunderstood organizations that have existed throughout history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Excerpt:Secret associations are of very ancient origin. They existed among the ancient Egyptians, Hindoos, Grecians, Romans, and probably among nearly all the pagan nations of antiquity. This fact, however is neither proof of their utility nor of their harmlessness. Slavery, despotism, cruelty, drunken falsehood, and all sorts of sins and crimes have been practiced from time immemorial, but are none the less to be reprobated on that account.