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Revolutionary Brotherhood: Freemasonry and the Transformation of the American Social Order, 1730-1840 (Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early ... and the University of North Carolina Press) Paperback – September 7, 1998

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In the first comprehensive history of the fraternity known to outsiders primarily for its secrecy and rituals, Steven Bullock traces Freemasonry through its first century in America. He follows the order from its origins in Britain and its introduction into North America in the 1730s to its near-destruction by a massive anti-Masonic movement almost a century later and its subsequent reconfiguration into the brotherhood we know today. With a membership that included Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Paul Revere, and Andrew Jackson, Freemasonry is fascinating in its own right, but Bullock also places the movement at the center of the transformation of American society and culture from the colonial era to the rise of Jacksonian democracy. Using lodge records, members' reminiscences and correspondence, and local and Masonic histories, Bullock links Freemasonry with the changing ideals of early American society. Although the fraternity began among colonial elites, its spread during the Revolution and afterward allowed it to play an important role in shaping the new nation's ideas of liberty and equality. Ironically, however, the more inclusive and universalist Masonic ideas became, the more threatening its members' economic and emotional bonds seemed to outsiders, sparking an explosive attack on the fraternity after 1826. American History

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448 pages
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English
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Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press
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September 7, 1998
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6.14 x 1.12 x 9.21 inches
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080784750X
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978-0807847503
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The book s strength is its placement of Masonry in a variety of surrounding intellectual contexts.

"Journal of Southern History"

The book 's strength is its placement of Masonry in a variety of surrounding intellectual contexts.

"Journal of Southern History"

The book_s strength is its placement of Masonry in a variety of surrounding intellectual contexts.

"Journal of Southern History"

The booka[s strength is its placement of Masonry in a variety of surrounding intellectual contexts.

"Journal of Southern History"

[A]ssuredly will be recognized as a landmark in the field.

"Journal of Social History"

[Bullock's] research is exhaustive, his argument learned and subtle, his prose clear, and his insights numerous.

"Pennsylvania History"

Any further inquires into the order of Freemasons in America will turn to this book as their starting point.

"Journal of American History"

Bullock does an outstanding job linking Masonry to larger social and political developments.

"Journal of the Early Republic"

The books strength is its placement of Masonry in a variety of surrounding intellectual contexts.

"Journal of Southern History"

ÝA¨ssuredly will be recognized as a landmark in the field.

"Journal of Social History"

ÝBullock's¨ research is exhaustive, his argument learned and subtle, his prose clear, and his insights numerous.

"Pennsylvania History"

"[Bullock's] research is exhaustive, his argument learned and subtle, his prose clear, and his insights numerous.

"Pennsylvania History""

The bookUs strength is its placement of Masonry in a variety of surrounding intellectual contexts.

"Journal of Southern History"

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Bullock's account of how populistic, evangelistic, politically inventive anti-Masons deflated Freemasonry's claim to republican elitism is both timely and expert.--Choice

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Omohundro Institute and University of North Carolina Press; 2nd ed. edition (September 7, 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 080784750X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0807847503
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.32 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 1.12 x 9.21 inches

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David Dare

An excellent book

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2013

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Professor Bullock's book is very well written and very interesting. If you are involved in the craft of Freemasonry, this is one of the books that I recommend that you read. It does touch upon some of the appendant/concordant body ritual aspects as well, so you may want to keep an eye out before reading into that part if you hope to join those bodies at some point. For the most part, it is not a problem and this book is great for everyone. It is specific to the "American" situation of Freemasonry, but still a wonderful book. As the Master of St. John's Lodge #1 from Rhode Island, I can say that our minutes and records demonstrate further some of the precepts of this book. An excellent source of light, one might say.

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Al J. Conetto

Part of American History

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2012

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I was amazed at the influence Masonry had on the development of this country. We all know that Washington, Franklin, etc were Masons and contributed to making our country what it is now. But, I didn't realize that the fraternity and its teachings and philosophy played such a part in our freedom and representative government.

Every Mason should read this book twice. The first time I couldn't digest all the information and so I am reading it again. I especially want to make sure I didn't miss anything. Very thorough, deep, history of Masonry in the United States from the beginning of our nation.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2017

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A very good book. Informative without conspiracy-fueled drama.

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Paul Larson

Very interesting

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2017

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great addition to my library.

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Sandra C. Hall

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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2014

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I was looking for material on early Freemasonry and this book was right on. I would recommend it to everyone.

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2015

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Saw a Presentation that included refs to this book in the Valley of Houston. Great Book. New stuff you didn't know.

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2015

Very well done.

Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2014

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Interesting american view

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philippe de Koster

Ouvrage révolutionnaire

Reviewed in France on December 13, 2011

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L'ouvrage très intéressant donne une autre image de la transposition de l'idéal maçonnique lors de l'émergence d'une nouvelle république. Ce n'est pas la Franc-Maçonnerie qui a bâti les USA mais des Francs-maçons en ont été les pères fondateurs et étaient guidés par les idéaux maçonniques

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