The history of Freemasonry studies the development, evolution and events of the fraternal organization known as Freemasonry. This history is generally separated into two time periods: before and after the formation of the Grand Lodge of England in 1717. Before this time, the facts and origins of Freemasonry are not absolutely known and are therefore frequently explained by theories or legends. After the formation of the Grand Lodge of England, the history of Freemasonry is extremely well documented and can be traced through the creation of hundreds of Grand Lodges that spread rapidly worldwide.

The history of its introduction and progress in the United States; the history of Freemasonry and the history of the A.A. Scottish Rite. This volume deals with prehistoric Masonry, with chapters entitled: tradition and history in Masonry; legendary history of Freemasonry; old manuscripts; legend of the craft; the Halliwell poem and the legend; origin of the Halliwell poem; the legend, the germ of history; origin of geometry; Lamech's sons and the pillars; legends of Hermes, Nimrod, Euclid, the temple, Charles Martel and Namus Grecus, St. Alban, York; tower of Babel; extension of the art into other countries; summary of the legend of the craft; Andersonian theory, plus others. Handsomely illustrated.

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