
Secret Societies And Subversive Movements
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NESTA WEBSTER

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Secret Societies and Subversive Movements_ by the British patriot Nesta H. Webster is a fascinating account of the various secret and subversive movements which have plotted against both throne and altar from the most ancient times to the modern day. The book relies on Webster's previous research regarding the French revolution and the "World revolution" as well as various documents by individuals such as the Abbe Barruel and Professor Robison outlining the growth and development of secret societies. The book is cleanly divided into two halves, the first focusing on the past and the second focusing on the present day (the book was written in 1924 following the horrors of the First World War). Webster's book makes for fascinating reading, explaining fully the rise of secret societies and subversive movements from their most ancient origins in various mystery cults until her time.
The first section of this book focuses upon what Webster regards as "the past". The book begins by noting the role of the ancient secret tradition in various mystery cults which existed in ancient times. The book focuses particularly on the Jewish cabala (which Webster argues has been distorted by the Talmud, the Sephir Yetzirah, the Zohar, and other ancient texts). Webster quotes from individuals such as Eliphas Levi and Gougenot de Mousseaux regarding the role of this ancient system. Webster then turns her attention to the coming of the redeemer, foreshadowed perhaps in the ancient world traditions, though brought to earth in the person of Jesus Christ. Webster notes the various modern day distortions which have been claimed about Jesus including those which argue for a "Christian" socialism and those which claim that Jesus was influenced by the Essenes.
Following this discussion, Webster turns her attention to the revolt against Islam. Webster also notes such notorious Islamic societies as the Assassins, who played an important role in the ancient and medieval world. Webster next turns her attention to the Templars as well as their relationship with various Islamic societies. Webster next turns her attention to occultism, noting the presence of Satanism and Rosicrucianism, particularly as these relate to freemasonry. Webster also explains the rise of illuminism.
Webster next turns her attention to the modern day. Here, she explains the role of freemasonry in bringing about revolution. In particular, Webster shows the errors of socialism, a system which claims to be for the working class but which in fact operates against the interests of workers. Webster also shows the subversive elements within such movements as those surrounding the Illuminati. Finally, Webster traces the role of the Jewish cabala through the many secret societies up until the modern day.
This book provides an excellent historical perspective on the inner workings of various secret societies and subversive movements, which operate behind the scenes seeking to obtain power over the lives of billions. Nesta Webster lay the groundwork with mention of such (ancient and modern) Orders as the - Essenes, initiates of Mysteries, Templars (Gnostics), Talmudists, Rosicrucians, Assassins, Jesuits, etc. It mainly deals with the introduction of Platonic, or Eastern philosophy and it's blending with biblical theology.
Interestingly, Winston Churchill fully endorsed her views and quoted her often in the 1920s.
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