About this book
Summary
The genesis of this book lies in a profound fascination with the intricate tapestry of American history, a tapestry woven with threads both visible and often hidden. For years, I have been drawn to the undercurrents of influence, the philosophical underpinnings, and the fraternal networks that have quietly, yet powerfully, shaped the trajectory of the United States. It is a journey that began with an academic curiosity about the Enlightenment's impact on nascent democracies and evolved into a deeper exploration of how specific organizations and their guiding principles might have acted as catalysts for societal and governmental evolution. The American experiment, with its bold declarations of liberty and its complex journey toward Self-governance, is a subject ripe for nuanced examination, and it is within this landscape that the role of Freemasonry has continually presented itself as a significant, albeit often debated, factor.Book information
Genre
History, Politics and Government
Length
16 hrs 13 mins
Publish date
Dec 17, 2025
Language
English
About the Author
Raphael Wolftone Quinlivan
Table of Contents
1Chapter 1: The Craft Arrives in the New World
9Chapter 9: World Wars and Internationalism
2Chapter 2: Forging a Nation: Freemasonry and the Revolution
10Chapter 10: Post-War America and the Cold War Era
3Chapter 3: Republicanism and the Early Republic
11Chapter 11: Civil Rights, Social Change, and Counterculture
4Chapter 4: Jacksonian Democracy and Fraternal Organizations
12Chapter 12: The Modern Era: Challenges and Adaptations
5Chapter 5: Manifest Destiny and the Expanding Frontier
13Chapter 13: Freemasonry and American Ideology
More from Raphael Wolftone Quinlivan
View all reads
