Solomon's Builders: Freemasons, Founding Fathers and the Secrets of Washington D.C.

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 366.109753 EAN: 9781569755792 ISBN: 1569755795 Label: Ulysses Press Manufacturer: Ulysses Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 280 Publication Date: 2006-12-21 Publisher: Ulysses Press Studio: Ulysses Press
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Editorial Reviews: Solomon’s Builders transports the reader back to the birth of a radical new nation and tells how a secretive society influenced and inspired the formation of what would become the most powerful nation on earth. A history that reads like a thriller, it follows George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and the other Founding Fathers who transformed the lessons of their Masonic lodge rooms into models for a new democracy. In the process, it pieces together the still-visible clues of the Freemasons as it uncovers the mystical Masonic symbolism hidden in the design of the city and in its monuments, statues and buildings. From “all-seeing eyes,” pentagrams, and Egyptian-inspired obelisks to the imposing and mysterious Masonic temples of the "Widow's Sons," Solomon’s Builders guides readers on a Freemason’s tour of Washington, D.C. as it separates fact from myth and reveals the background of the sequel to The Da Vinci Code.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Great historical reading! Comment: I really enjoyed this book. I've been reading Chris Hodapp's works for a while now and enjoy his style. He adds enough detail needed to make his points grounded in context, but it is not nearly as detailed or entrenched in volumes of history like Born In Blood. He covers the founding of Freemasonry in the USA, as well as the Masonic influences (and addressing of some conspiracies) in the framing of the US government and establishment of the Capitol City, Washington DC. This book is not a difficult read, and easily digested. It can serve as a good starting point for historians and Masons interested in the origin of The Craft in the USA as well. Well done! Customer Rating: Summary: Boring unless you're REALLY interested in American history Comment: The book was well-written, but I was rather bored by it. We picked it as a book club selection because we thought it might shed some light on the mystery of Masonry, especially here in DC where it is said there is quite a bit of Masonic symbolism. For me, it was a dud (and I was a history major, so no one can accuse me of finding history in general boring). Some interesting tidbits in there, but he lost me when he started just listing one-page bios of various personalities of colonial and revolutionary times. I was looking for an enthralling narrative, and instead I got a sometimes dry overview of the different actors in this period. I also thought he didn't give the best defense of masonry's supposed links to the KKK and at times overstated the impact of masonry on the development of the American political system. The book had me wondering - is everyone on earth a Mason? I kid, but that's the impression I left with. I give it 2 stars because it was an educational and thoroughly researched book - but it just wasn't a page-turner for me. Customer Rating: Summary: A Bit Dissapointing Comment: Another dissapointment. Unfortunately you cannot get a book on Freemasonry without going into the conspiracy theories, bizzare and just plain un-true. I wish that this book had presented the history of the craft a bit more. If you are looking for more I would look elswhere Customer Rating: Summary: Shedding "Light" on Masonic Myths in the Nation's Capitol Comment: This title sheds a great deal of light on the Masonic myths surrounding our nation's capitol. With an easy-to-read style and a factual storehouse of Masonic information, Hodapp delivers another insightful book for 21st century readers. He is anticipating the release by Dan Brown of "The DaVinci Code" sequel, which is to focus on Freemasonry and the beginnings of Washington D.C. Before any misunderstandings or misrepresentations of the order can take root and grow, Hodapp describes in detail the many ties between Freemasonry and the founding of the nation's capitol. He also informs the reader of what ties DON'T exist, dispelling myths that have arisen over the years. This book is an excellent read. I recommend it highly to Masons and non-Mason alike. It's well-worth the price. Customer Rating: Summary: Great Book!! Comment: This is by the same author that wrote Freemasonry For Dummies. Both books are very informative and enjoyable to read if you interested in freemasony or just history of the United States More Reviews