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Author : Thomas Keightley
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780486454764
This groundbreaking study examines the far-reaching history of the Assassins of the Middle East, the Knights Templar of Europe, and the Secret Tribunals of Westphalia.
Author : Thomas Keightley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1837
Category : Assassins (Ismailites)
ISBN : HARVARD:HNPKYE
Author : Thomas Keightley
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1503030970
This is a look at some of the most famous groups of the Middle Ages, including the Knights Templar, and the ways in which secret societies fascinate people even in modern days. From the preface: "If we had the means of investigating historically the origin of Secret Societies, we should probably find that they began to be formed almost as soon as any knowledge had been accumulated by particular individuals beyond what constituted the common stock. The same thing has happened to knowledge that has happened to all other human possessions, -its actual holders have striven to keep it to themselves. It is true that in this case the possessor of the advantage does not seem to have the same reason for being averse to share it with others which naturally operates in regard to many good things of a different kind; he does not, by imparting it to those around him, diminish his own store. This is true, in so far as regards the possession of knowledge considered in its character of a real good; the owner of the treasure does not impoverish himself by giving it away, as he would by giving away his money, but remains as rich as ever, even after he has made ever so many others as rich as himself. But still there is one thing that he loses, and a thing upon which the human mind is apt to set a very high value; he loses the distinction which he derived from his knowledge. This distinction really serves, in many respects, the same purpose that money itself does. Like money, it brings observation and worship. Like money, it is the dearest of all things, power. Knowledge, however held, is indeed essentially power; to ken, that is, to know, is the same word and the same thing with to can, that is, to be able. But there is an additional and a different species of power conferred by knowledge when it exists as the distinction of a few individuals in the midst of general ignorance. Here it is power not only to do those things the methods of doing which it teaches; it is, besides, the power of governing other men through your comparative strength and their weakness. So strong is the motive thus prompting the possessor of knowledge to the exclusive retention of his acquisitions, that unless it had been met by another motive appealing in like manner directly to our self-interest, it appears probable that scarcely any general dissemination of knowledge would ever have taken place. The powerful counteracting motive in question is derived from the consideration that in most cases one of the most effective ways which the possessor of knowledge can take of exciting the admiration of others, is to communicate what he knows. The light must give itself forth, and illuminate the world, even that it may be itself seen and admired. In the very darkest times, the scholar or philosopher may find his ambition sufficiently gratified by the mere reputation of superior attainments, and the stupid wonder, or it may be superstitious terror, of the uninquiring multitude. But as soon as any thing like a spirit of intelligence or of curiosity has sprung up in the general mind, all who aspire to fame or consideration from their learning, their discoveries, or their intellectual powers, address themselves to awaken the admiration of their fellow-men, not by concealing, but by displaying their knowledge-not by sealing up the precious fountain, but by allowing its waters to flow freely forth, that all who choose may drink of them. From this time science ceases almost to have any secrets; and, all the influences to which it is exposed acting in the same direction, the tendency of knowledge becomes wholly diffusive."
Author : Thomas Keightley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-04
Category : History
ISBN : 2384552996
The present volume is devoted to the history of three celebrated societies which flourished during the middle ages, and of which, as far as we know, no full and satisfactory account is to be found in English literature. These are the Assassins, or Ismailites, of the East, whose name has become in all the languages of Europe synonymous with murderer, who were a secret society, and of whom we have in general such vague and indistinct conceptions; the military order of the Knights Templars, who were most barbarously persecuted under the pretext of their holding a secret doctrine, and against whom the charge has been renewed at the present day; and, finally, the Secret Tribunals of Westphalia, in Germany, concerning which all our information has hitherto been derived from the incorrect statements of dramatists and romancers.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1848
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0020422885
Author : Thomas Keightley
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Secret societies
ISBN : 1230272135
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848 edition. Excerpt: ... Ancient times present us with no other society of any importance to which we can properly apply the term secret. The different sects of the Gnostics, who are by the fathers of the church styled heretics, were to a certain extent secret societies, as they did not propound their doctrines openly and publicly; but their history is so scanty, and so devoid of interest, that an examination of it would offer little to detain ordinary readers. The present volume is devoted to the history of three celebrated societies which flourished during the Middle Ages, and of which, as far as we know, no full and satisfactory account is to be found in English literature. These are the Assassins, or Isma'ilites, of the East, whose name has become in all the languages of Europe synonymous with murderer, who were a secret society, and of whom we have in general such vague and indistinct conceptions; the military order of the Knights Templars, who were most barbarously persecuted under the pretext of their holding a secret doctrine, and against whom the charge has been renewed at the present day; and, finally, the Secret Tribunals of Westphalia, in Germany, concerning which all our information has hitherto been derived from the incorrect statements of dramatists and romancers.* It is the simplicity of truth, and not the excitement of romance, that the reader is to expect to find in the following pages, --pictures of manners and modes of thinking different from our own, --knowledge, not mere entertainment, yet as large an infusion of the latter as is consistent with truth and instruction. * Since the present work was prepared, a translation of Von Hammer's History of the Assassins has been published by Dr. Oswald Charles Wood. THE ASSASSINS.* CHAPTER I. State of.
Author : Thomas Keightley
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798559392769
This is Thomas Keightley's history of three secret societies of the Middle Ages: the Assassins, the Templars and the Fehmgerichte. The Assassins was a shadowy group based in a remote stateless area, practicing a radical variant of Islam, and promising their followers a reward in the hereafter if they died in battle. This club has obvious modern parallels. Of interest also will be Keightley's treatment of the Templars, an organization of crusaders who at their height controlled huge wealth and influence from the British Isles to the Holy Land. They where the 1%-ers of their time. And the short section on the medieval German Fehm-gerichte is fascinating. This organization of secret tribunals in a lawless time had a reputation for hard and fast justice, much like the vigilantes of the American wild west. Notoir Books is a publisher of books on topics of esoteric interests, eccentric memoirs, overlooked history and distinctive voices.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1837
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:258763776
Author : Thomas Keighley
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1978096542
Secret Societies of the Middle Ages
Author : Thomas Keightley
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 0282137432
Excerpt from Secret Societies of the Middle Ages Ir we had the means of investigating historically the origin of Secret Societies, we should probably find that they began to he formed almost as soon as any knowledge had been accumulated by particular indi viduals beyond what constituted the common stock. The same thing has happened to knowledge that has happened to all other human possessions, -its actual holders have strives to keep it to themselves. It is true that in this casethe possessor of the advan tage does not seem to have the same reason for being averse to share it with others which naturally Operates in regard to many good things of a different kind; he does not, by imparting it to those around him, diminish his own store. This is true, in so far as regards the possession of knowledge considered in its character of a ml good; the owner of the trea sure does not impoverish himself by giving it away, as he would by giving away his money, but remains as rich as ever, even afier he has made ever so many others as rich as himself. But still there is one thing that he loses, and a thing upon which the human mind is apt to set a very high value; be M the distinction which he derived from his howledge. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Thomas Keightley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1296106047
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Charles Greenstreet Addison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1842
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB10362082
Author : Oddvar Olsen
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781564148636
The Templar papers, author and historian Oddvar Olsen has assembled a veritable Who's Who of experts to unravel the mystery.
Author : Charles William Heckethorn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Secret societies
ISBN : UOM:39015008989934
Author : G. A. Campbell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258938944
This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.
