The Shadow Of Solomon

What secrets lie behind the mysterious order of the Freemasons?
Published to coincide with Dan Brown's new novel, set in the
enigmatic world of Freemasonry, Laurence Gardner's new book draws
on his experience as a Freemason to create a compelling insider's
account of the startling truth behind Masonic history and secret
workings of Freemasonry. Did you know that every 37th man in the UK
is a Freemason? Or that the design of Washington DC includes no
fewer than 30 Masonic Zodiacs? The Shadow of Solomon is perfectly
timed to coincide with publication of the forthcoming novel from Da
Vinci Code author, Dan Brown -- The Lost Symbol -- which focuses on
the Masonic principles that lie beneath the establishment of the
United States and its constitution. But who are the Freemasons
today and where did they they come from? Gardner's in-depth
research presents a fascinating historical detective trail that
leads from the most ancient records of the fraternity to modern
times. This is a truly adventurous saga stretching from Noah and
Moses to the elite lodge of the Knights Templars, George
Washington, spies, secret agents and clandestine cabals on both
sides of the Atlantic. But Gardner goes further. Stories of the
biblical King Solomon and his Jerusalem Temple reside at the heart
of Freemasonry, and they are reckoned to be the guardians of
ancient secrets connected to the Ark of the Covenant and the
Philosopher's Stone -- what are these secrets that have been lost
to modern Freemasons for nearly three centuries?