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Hellfire Club: Scandal & Satanism in Georgian England

Dan Snow's History Hit

CHAPTER

The Scandalous Initiation of the Hellfire Club

This chapter humorously recounts the initiation of the Earl of Sandwich and John Wilkes into the notorious Hellfire Club, set against the backdrop of privilege and absurdity. A chaotic scene involving a prank with a monkey illustrates the contrasting personalities and social dynamics between the aristocrats and radicals of the era. The discussion also highlights the intricacies of class tensions, political critique, and the impact of secret societies in Georgian England.

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