Publisher's Synopsis
University Press returns with another short and captivating book - a brief history of secret societies.
Secret societies have intrigued inquisitive minds for thousands of years. These shadowy, cryptic, mythological organizations have survived, spawned legends, and inspired elaborate conspiracy theories.
From the Illuminati, to the Knights Templar, to Skull and Bones, to the Freemasons, to the Mafia, to the Yakuza, these exclusive syndicates have been shrouded in mystery, sustained by powerful elites, and embellished by gifted storytellers.
This short book peels back the veil and provides an astonishing glimpse into the inner workings of the most spine-tingling secret societies in history - a glimpse that you can read in about an hour.
