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The Shadow of Solomon: The Lost Secret of the Freemasons Revealed

Freemasonry is often seen as a modern society, yet this book traces its roots to a far older secret, one the brotherhood is said to have pursued for three centuries. Drawing on years of archive research, the author follows a historical trail through the lodge's past and examines the fraternity's supposed influence on political events, including the founding of the United States and its Constitution.

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Illustrated throughout, the book is aimed at readers curious about Masonic history and the secrets said to surround the order, as well as those who enjoy the puzzles of popular conspiracy fiction. It presents its findings as a detective's search through the evidence.

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