Contents

Foreword by harry carr
Preface

I the origin of freemasonry
Ii medieval operative masonry
Iii the old charges
Iv pre-grand lodge freemasonry
V grand lodge period, 1717 to 1750
Vi english grand lodges, 1751 to 1813
Vii united grand lodge freemasonry, 1813 to 1968
Viii irish freemasonry
Ix scottish freemasonry
X the holy royal arch
Xi the order of mark masonry and the royal ark mariner’s degree
Xii other degrees and orders
Xiii freemasonry in the forces
Xiv freemasonry in europe
Xv freemasonry in america
Xvi freemasonry in africa
Xvii freemasonry in australasia
Xviii freemasonry in asia
Xix unrecognized orders

“a daily advancement” and short list of books recommended
Some notable masonic dates
Some world-famous freemasons
Index

English