The Secret History of Freemasonry

“For hardcore aficionados of architecture and academics interested in the creation of social sacred space across time, this book is a must-read.” * Publishers Weekly, Apr. 11, 2005 *“Naudon’s book is a historic tour-de-force … . Those intrigued with such books as The DaVinci Code will find in The Secret History of Freemasony the historic truths which underlie the novelists’ free-wheeling sspeculations.” * Robert Simmons, Metaphysical Buyers Guide, Holiday 2005 *“A fascinating book for those with more than a passing interest in architecture as the conscious act of creating sacred space as well as an appreciation of Freemasonty as symbolising man’s spiritual quest to build the unseen Temple of the Lord on earth.” * The Beacon, Nov-Dec 2005 *”… examines both Freemason history and spiritual concepts and how they changed form early to modern times… . fascinating and informative chapters covering everything from cooperative masonry associations to speculative masonry rituals.” * Bookwatch, The Midwest Book Review, Nov 2005 *“Readers interested in secret societies and Freemasonry will enjoy this well-written account. Those interested in the connection to the Knights Templar will find this must-reading! Highly enjoyable!” * Lee Prosser, Ghostvillage.com, Feb 17, 2006 *“I learned more about the facts underlying Freemasonry in this one book than in a dozen others I have read. I highly recommend it to those who wish to learn more about this fascinating topic.” * Mike Gleason, Witchgrove, March 2007 *“Naudon’s book is an impressive work of scholarship grounded in fascinating ideas about sacred space, the rituals of building churches, cathedrals and temples, as well as the varied brotherhoods established to conduct what was once considered a divinely inspired activity.” * Publishers Weekly, Apr. 11, 2005 *

Paul Naudon (1915-2001) was a law scholar specializing in the history of civil law and institutions. He was also a Freemason who held many high ranking posts in France, including that of Grand Prior of the Gauls (Rectified Scottish Rite) and State Minister for the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.

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