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For centuries, Western society suspected the Masonic Brotherhood of trying to decide the fate of the world with the help of secret conspiracies, behind-the-scenes intrigues and brutal murders of crowned heads. In our time, many secrets of the brotherhood have been revealed, and the Freemasons themselves are striving to create a reputation for themselves as harmless eccentrics. However, the shadow of doubt about their true goals and plans does not disappear ... In his large-scale work, the famous researcher Jasper Ridley analyzed the available information about all the notable historical figures, whose belonging to the Freemasons is documented. He traces the history of Freemasonry from the first lodges of British stonemasons to the influential people of our day, who do not consider it necessary to hide their membership in the famous secret society. The author clarifies the role played by the Freemasons in the French Revolution and the creation of the United States, investigates the ritual murders attributed to them, tells about the roots of the brotherhood and its possible impact on modern politics and everyday life.