An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
335: The Freemasons: History's Greatest Conspiracy Theory
May 25, 2023
Description
Books Referenced
Author: John Dickey
Context:
This is the main book being discussed in the episode. John Dickey is the guest, and the hosts explicitly reference his book multiple times, with Dominic mentioning he reviewed it for the Sunday Times.
Author: James Anderson
Context:
Referenced as 'the rule book from 1723' that officially established rules for Freemasonry, including restrictions on membership. It's described as codifying who could legitimately be a Freemason.
Author: Rudyard Kipling
Context:
Mentioned in discussion of Freemasonry in the British Empire. The hosts note that Kipling's story begins with a section about Masonry and features characters who use Masonic rituals to establish authority.