by David V. Barrett · Robinson · Tapa blanda · ISBN 9781845296155
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«A Brief History of Secret Societies» is David V. Barrett's historical essay on secret societies, published by Robinson in paperback and in English.
The book is a journey through secret societies from antiquity to the present: the appeal of esoteric beliefs and how these organizations have influenced the popular imagination. Barrett presents a balanced history of the human search for hidden knowledge and the groups that preserve it.
Paperback edition published in 2007 in the Brief Histories series; includes bibliographic references and an index.
For readers interested in history, esotericism and conspiracy theories.
David V. Barrett is a British sociologist of religion who has widely written on topics pertaining to new religious movements and western esotericism. He is also a regular contributor to The Independent, Fortean Times, and the Catholic Herald.
