David Harrison, the British historian whose “The Genesis of Freemasonry” I reviewed last April, continues his history of the controversial society up to modern times with “The Transformation of Freemasonry: The Revolution of the World” (Arima Publishing, 264 pages, $24.00). … Continue reading →
Many English churches and cathedrals that were built or rebuilt during the Victorian and Edwardian periods had the foundation stone or corner stone laid with Masonic honours. Indeed, many prominent Freemasons were also central to their local communities and took … Continue reading →
Freemasonry undoubtedly continued to assist in the networking that was crucial to the Trans-Atlantic trade as the nineteenth century progressed, especially between Liverpool and the ports of America. Crucial to the cotton industry of the north-west of England was the … Continue reading →
I know, however, but of one ancient book that authoritatively challenges universal consent and belief, and that is Euclid’s Elements of Geometry… Thomas Paine, The Age of Reason, Part II, Chapter 1, 1795. Thomas Paine is celebrated today as … Continue reading →
My second book The Transformation of Freemasonry is now available at Letchworths Masonic store, you can either purchase at the store or online: http://letchworthshop.co.uk/cat/product_details.php?p=858 The Transformation of Freemasonry is a worthy follow on from Harrison’s first book The Genesis of … Continue reading →
The Transformation of Freemasonry by David Harrison My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Transformation of Freemasonry is a worthy follow on from Harrison’s first book The Genesis of Freemasonry. It continues the Masonic historical journey and looks at how … Continue reading →
The new limited edition hardback of The Transformation of Freemasonry is now out through Arima Publishing; it has been re-edited with additional discussions in certain chapters, all color prints (with additional prints in certain sections) and an extended index and … Continue reading →
The Transformation of Freemasonry is the eagerly awaited second book on the history of Freemasonry by Dr. David Harrison, continuing … Continue reading →
