Download or read book Unlocking the Masonic Code written by Ian Gittins and published by . This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries Freemasonry has been the subject of rumor and intrigue. From its obscure origins to the suspicion that it exercises huge influence on government and multinational corporations, there has always been more than a whiff of controversy about the organization. This book reveals the truth behind the myths, sifts the facts from the fiction and unveils the mysterious rites and ceremonies. Author Ian Gittins delves deep into the true origins of the society, its philosophy and practices, describes the rituals, and profiles a number of key figures. Along the way, he also shows where fact and fiction have fought and fiction has won the battle.