The secret societies of all ages and countries embracing the mysteries of ancient India, Japan, Egypt, Mexico, Peru, Greece and Scandinavia, the Cabbalists, early Christians, heretics, Assassins, Thugs, Templars, the Vehm and Inquisition, mystics, Rosicrucians, Illuminati, Freemasons, Skopzi, Camorristi, Carbonari, nihilists, and other sects - Heckethorn, Charles William (New Hyde Park, N.Y. University Books, 1965)
"First written in 1875 and completely revised in 1897."
Keywords: Secret societies