Nick Redfern
Secrets, Lies, Privilege, and Power. An in-depth look at the hidden force and the inner workings of secret societies!Claims and counter-claims. Accusations and allegations. NSA spying and suppressed evidence. Cover-ups and threats. Documented connections and intrigue. Suggestions of a New World Order. Are we to believe the coincidences are mere chance? Might the paranoid be on to something? Who really holds the levers of power? History admonishes us to be vigilant of hidden plots and nefarious agendas of governments and the powerful.Exposing their deep reach into the operations of today’s world, Secret Societies: The Complete Guide to Histories, Rites, and Rituals is packed with details on nearly 200 organizations, their histories, founding members, backgrounds, and suspected conspiracies. It uncovers and probes the hidden agendas of these secret cabals. Along the way, it debunks myths and presents the evidence on an invisible world of influence. Powerful cliques, their plots, and their chilling affects are examined, including ...the Illuminatithe Freemasonsthe Bilderberg GroupMKUltraSkull and BonesOrdo Templi OrientisFEMAHermetic Order of the Golden Dawnthe Knights TemplarKu Klux KlanLa Cosa NostraRosicrucian Order Crotona FellowshipCouncil on Foreign RelationsMontauk ProjectWorld Bankersthe Secret Governmentextraterrestrial invadersand many, many more. With more than 140 photos and other graphics, Secret Societies is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. For skeptics and theorists alike, this thoroughly researched reference overflows with fascinating information to make readers think about-and possibly reconsider-the state of the nation and the world!
