The Shadow of Solomon: The Lost Secret of the Freemasons Revealed

Have you ever wondered what secrets lie behind the powerful and mysterious order of the Freemasons? This new book by Laurence Gardner, bestselling author of Bloodline of the Holy Grail and one of the world's most authoritative writers on the subject, is a compelling insider's account of the history and secret workings of Freemasonry. What is it that makes the story of Freemasonry so wrapped in mystery and so compelling? Did you know that the US dollar bill contains images that are heavy with Masonic symbolism? Or that George Bush was sworn in as President of the United States on a Masonic Bible? Or that the design of Washington DC includes no fewer than 30 Masonic Zodiacs? The Shadow of Solomon is not only a fascinating historical guide to the Freemasons, but also exposes the hidden workings of this secret order and their powerful influence behind the scenes of modern history in the West. The book explains the Masonic principles that lie beneath the establishment of the United States, and the Masonic Codes embedded in the US Constitution - all themes explored by The Da Vinci Code's author, Dan Brown. Temple and his in-depth research makes for a truly adventurous and exciting saga of spies, secret agents and clandestine cabals on both sides of the Atlantic.