- Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; New Ed edition (26 April 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0586059830
- ISBN-13: 978-0586059838
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.9 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 106,823 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘Valuable testimony…impressively researched…He most certainly has not been wasting his time.’ Observer
‘Top on the list of prohibited subjects is Freemasonry…A barrier of secrecy surounds it. It has been breached in several places by Stephen Knight…Some of my best friends are Freemasons. I wish they would read this book…a revelation.’ Guardian
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.Product Description
A classic and highly controversial exposé of the secret world of the Freemasons reissued with a new introduction by Martin Short, author of ‘Inside the Brotherhood’.
The Freemasons have long fascinated outsiders. The subject of Dan Brown’s new novel – set for release in 2007 – this secret and exclusive society, thought to be the largest in Britain today, remains a mystery to the many excluded from its ranks. One would never know if a father or brother was a member due to the mandatory vow of secrecy.
In this classic, controversial exposé, Stephen Knight talks to the men on the inside – those who have broken their vow of secrecy to reveal the darker side of the ‘brotherhood’. Do they influence the law? Is the KGB involved? And is there is a secret group of Masons running the country today, perhaps influencing every move we make?
Fully updated with a new introduction by Martin Short, acclaimed author of ‘Inside the Brotherhood’, this is the unmissable, true story of an ancient, and mysterious brotherhood operating in our midst.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I've read loads of books by masons and non-masons about freemasonry and never really found them the sort of books that are enjoyable or informative! Untill I read this one...
I do appreciate the fact that, as other authors have mentioned, the book does contain some errors, but it does a much better job at probing into the secrets of masonry than most other books and how masonry is abused by some members... not failing to mention how it is masonry itself that claims to uphold such high values that looks the other way when brethern commit unlawful acts!
Books written by masons about freemasonry are completely a waste of time and seem to have a defensive tone, repeating typical statements like "masonry is not a religion" or "it is not a secret society, rather a secretive society" and the like... these books sound like masonry's response to people like Mr. Knight.
I rather enjoyed the book and consider it the first book I have really read which is really about freemasonry! Read it and it will blow your mind!
I do appreciate the fact that, as other authors have mentioned, the book does contain some errors, but it does a much better job at probing into the secrets of masonry than most other books and how masonry is abused by some members... not failing to mention how it is masonry itself that claims to uphold such high values that looks the other way when brethern commit unlawful acts!
Books written by masons about freemasonry are completely a waste of time and seem to have a defensive tone, repeating typical statements like "masonry is not a religion" or "it is not a secret society, rather a secretive society" and the like... these books sound like masonry's response to people like Mr. Knight.
I rather enjoyed the book and consider it the first book I have really read which is really about freemasonry! Read it and it will blow your mind!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
An excellent read, truly an eye-opener. Is there a secret society within our society? This book certainly gives a non bias view of Freemasons and their power they hold over many members of society and all branches of the establishment. I would recommend this book to anybody who has had problems trying to sort out their affairs, which include dealing with the establishment.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is an account of Freemasonry written by an insider.
Judging by the remarks of some of the other reviewers, it appears to have hit a nerve at least!
I found the book well researched and contrary to some of the reviews on here ,there is much evidence to back up many of it's claims -see Jack Straw's report to the Commons Select Committee inquiry into Freemasonry for example.
Outsiders will naturally find a secret society or society with secrets, difficult to trust.
Judging by the remarks of some of the other reviewers, it appears to have hit a nerve at least!
I found the book well researched and contrary to some of the reviews on here ,there is much evidence to back up many of it's claims -see Jack Straw's report to the Commons Select Committee inquiry into Freemasonry for example.
Outsiders will naturally find a secret society or society with secrets, difficult to trust.
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Non fiction ?
I bought this book in the hope of it being informative but all i found was a book out to discredit freemasonary. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Po7
Mis-catalogued Should be Fiction
The Author, Stephen Knight (AKA Swami Puja Debal) 1951 - 1985 was a journalist and very obviously a non-Mason, unfortunately he didn't carry out any real research. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mike Martin
Bile
I have read this book and all it screams out is this author is no more than a man who either was black balled and cant enter freemasonary or has little in life but to conjure up... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Karl D. Smith
Historically interesting
The early history is interesting but I think some of the later stuff is a bit outdated.
Published 22 months ago by bigpicture
A Thorough Expose
This book, written by a Freemason, is an up-to-date expose of the secret-society-who-refuse-to-be-called-a-secret-society-even-though-they-are, also known as the Freemasons. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by Rickety Cricket
The Brotherhood
A concise but some what biased review, focusing on the negative. I was looking for a more balanced point of view of judging Mason's from this book, there is nothing positive about... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by N. Cunliffe
"An unbiased expose"?
On the back of the book the author claimed that it was "An unbiased expose into Freemasonry". I had never before read an expose that was unbiased, and after reading this one I... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2008 by Parthe
Biased and inaccurate
This book has little merit to it. The misinformation that forms its main backbone (for more information read other reviews on women in freemasonry, ethnic minorities etc. Read more
Published on 6 April 2006
Not a bad attempt - could do better
Stephen is actually one of my favourite authors, his book - Jack the ripper : The final solution is an entertaining 'story', but he does seem to hav mistaken some facts... Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2006 by Mrs Barbara A Moakes
Nonsense
This book is actually quite pathetic. It is just one of the usual nonsense publications which attempts to know everything about freemasonry, but in reality knows nothing. Read more
Published on 26 April 2005
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