The Outline of the History of Russian Freemasonry

""The Outline of the History of Russian Freemasonry"" by Boris Telepnef is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of Freemasonry in Russia. The book covers the origins of Freemasonry in Russia, its development and growth, and the various controversies and challenges it faced throughout its history. The author provides a thorough analysis of the political and social context of Freemasonry in Russia, including its relationship with the Russian monarchy, the Church, and other institutions. The book also explores the role of Freemasonry in shaping Russian culture and society, including its impact on literature, art, and philosophy. The author draws on a wealth of primary sources, including archival documents, memoirs, and contemporary accounts, to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of this important aspect of Russian history. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry, Russian history, or the intersection of politics and culture in Russia.1928. A tradition, generally believed, existed among Russian Masons of the 18th century that the great reformer himself, Emperor Peter I, introduced Freemasonry into Russian, but there is no reliable evidence confirming this suggestive tale. The first Masons in Russia were, however, those foreigners who came to Peter's new capital, encouraged and attracted by the Emperor's commercial policy; hence the probable origin of the legend.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Boris Telepnef
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 42
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.09d
ISBN: 9781162623597

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