The Craft: How the Freemasons Made the Modern World

This book provides a comprehensive history of Freemasonry, from its origins in 18th-century Scotland to its global spread and influence.

It discusses the paradoxical nature of Freemasonry, which adheres to Enlightenment values but has also been associated with cruelty and conspiracy theories.

The author, John Dickie, examines the role of Freemasonry in shaping modern society, including its impact on the British Empire, the French Revolution, and the lives of influential historical figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Winston Churchill.

The book also addresses the contradictions between Freemasonry's humanistic ideals and the sometimes brutal actions of its members, as well as its enduring influence and the myths surrounding its secrecy.