Sunday, October 2, 2011

Book - Secret Societies of the Middle Ages


In this work, the reader will learn the stories of three secret societies that stood out in the Middle Ages, of which there are few reports released to the general public.

The Killers (Kassissin) or the Eastern Ismailis were one of these organizations, whose name became synonymous with "killer" in all European languages ​​and which are known vague and indeterminate concepts.

Another institution that stood out in this historical period was the Military Order of the Knights Templar, founded in 1118 by Hugues de Payens and was cruelly persecuted by royalty and the Catholic Church. Its members were killed in the fire between them, their last Grand Master Jacques de Molay.

Secret Societies of the Middle Ages depicts also the Secret Tribunals of Westphalia, the day celebrated another company, located in Germany and whose information comes from well-known playwright and novelist. Explore this part of history, which now no longer secret.

It's about the history of these organizations and their members that the author, Thomas Keightley, will discuss this work by presenting facts he could muster in their research.


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