Freemasonry: A Sketch of its Origin and Early Progress; Its Moral and Political Tendency began as a lecture given by James Burton Robertson to the Historical Society of the university in 1862. Robertson's work discusses the primitive inspirations for the Masonic movement, its origins in the late medieval guilds, its social and political development, and its hostility to the Catholic religion. Robertson's work is an excellent introduction to the history of Freemasonry and an ideal resource for readers interested in understanding the Catholic Church's historic opposition to the organization.
James Burton Robertson, Esq (1800-1877) was a renowned historian who held the position of Professor of Geography and Modern History at the Catholic University of Ireland-a post he was nominated for by St. John Henry Newman. He specialized in German Romanticism and religious history and was the English translator for the works of the German poet-philosopher, Freidrich Schlegel.
James Burton Robertson, Esq (1800-1877) was a renowned historian who held the position of Professor of Geography and Modern History at the Catholic University of Ireland-a post he was nominated for by St. John Henry Newman. He specialized in German Romanticism and religious history and was the English translator for the works of the German poet-philosopher, Freidrich Schlegel.
| Dimensions | 5.06 x 0.23 x 7.81 inches |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9781957206134 |
| Pages | 100 |
| Weight | 0.36 lb |