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Proofs of a Conspiracy against all the Religions and Governments of Europe : carried on in the secret meetings of Free Masons, Illuminati, and reading societies.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Robison, John, 1739-1805
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Proofs of a Conspiracy against all the Religions and Governments of Europe" by John Robison is a historical account likely written in the late 18th century. The book investigates the influence and secrecy of organizations like the Free Masons and Illuminati, suggesting that they played a significant role in undermining traditional religion and government structures throughout Europe. Through an analytical lens, it examines the implications of such secrets societies in the context of the sociopolitical upheaval of the time, particularly in relation to the French Revolution. The opening of the book sets the stage for Robison's exploration of secret societies, originating from his personal experiences and observations of Freemasonry. He reflects on his time as a Mason and expresses concern about the rising influence of radical ideas within the Masonic Lodges, particularly in France and Germany, where they became hotbeds for controversial doctrines. His introduction reveals a sense of urgency to unveil the concealed agendas behind these organizations, drawing historical parallels and highlighting the threats posed to established governments and religions-a theme that foreshadows the deeper inquiry into the conspiratorial networks that he intends to disclose throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Release date is 2014-12-08
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