Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of the Ecossais Lodge of Toulouse is a historical account of the Masonic lodge based in Toulouse, France. Written by Gerry L. Prinsen, the book delves into the origins of the lodge, its founding members, and its role in the Masonic community in Toulouse and beyond.The book covers the lodge's early days, tracing its development from a small group of Masons to a thriving and influential organization. It explores the lodge's rituals, traditions, and practices, as well as its relationships with other lodges and Masonic bodies.Prinsen also delves into the social and political context in which the lodge operated, providing insight into the role of Masonry in French society during the 19th and 20th centuries. The book includes profiles of some of the lodge's most notable members, including artists, politicians, and intellectuals.Overall, The Story of the Ecossais Lodge of Toulouse offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of Masonry in France, as well as the broader cultural and social landscape of the country during the past two centuries. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Masonry, French history, or the intersection of culture and politics in Europe.The correspondence between the Ecossais lodge at Toulouse covers only two years, but provides very interesting insights regarding Masonry in the 18th century, revealing that in 1750 there was a High Degree body at Toulouse practicing either a Trinitarian Ecossais system of the Parisian Ecossais des Trois I.I.I. and we see how these were replaced by the �������Ancienne Maitrise' of Bordeaux. There followed a clearly non-masonic quarrel that originated in rivalry between actors of the Toulouse Opera! The return of the Grand Master, who had been absent, enabled the crisis to be resolved and the lodge's unity restored. There is also a letter revealing recruitment difficulties facing the lodge and requesting some statutory modifications; a fresh proof of the regard for regularity that determined the attitude of the Elus parfaits and their daughter lodges.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
