Exploring Masonry, loyalty, and national identity during the Civil War
This historical report from the Grand Lodge of Virginia examines how Masonic bodies in the North and South related to politics, patriotism, and the war effort. It analyzes core principles of government, the role of consent, and how Masonry should or should not align with national conflict. The text moves through debates about patriotism, neutrality, and the proper duties of Masons in a time of upheaval.
- Understands the constitutional framework that shapes state and national power.
- Reads arguments about whether Masonry can be a political force or must stay above party lines.
- Considers how lodges responded to wartime loyalty tests and the enlistment of Masons.
- Reflects on the limits and responsibilities of Masonic leadership during crisis.
Ideal for readers of Civil War history, fraternal studies, and those curious about how a historic brotherhood faced national turmoil.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the evolution of Masonry's relationship with political and social groups from the American Revolution to the Civil War. The author provides a detailed analysis of the complex interactions between the Masonic fraternity and the United States government, as well as the impact of the Civil War on the organization. The author argues that throughout history, there have been ongoing tensions between the principles of Masonry and the actions of its members and affiliated organizations in the political sphere. This insightful examination offers a valuable perspective on the intersection of fraternal organizations and politics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330278284_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330278284
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330278284
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