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Author:

Harland-Jacobs, Jessica.

Title:

Builders of empire : Freemasons and British imperialism, 1717-1927 / Jessica L. Harland-Jacobs.

Publisher:

University of North Carolina Press,

Copyright Date:

c2007

Description:

xiv, 384 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.

Subject:

Freemasonry--Great Britain--History.
Imperialism--History.
Great Britain--History.--History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [343]-367) and index.

Contents:

Introduction: The ancient and honourable fraternity of free and accepted Masons -- A vast chain extending round the whole globe -- In every climate a home -- Resolv'd against all politics? -- Our first duty as Britons -- Men of the best standing -- A spirit of universal fraternity -- Loyal citizens of the empire -- Conclusion: The cosmopolitan order of the ages? -- Appendix: Royal Freemasons.

ISBN:

9780807830888 (cloth : alk. paper)
0807830887 (cloth : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)70149287

LCCN:

2006020060

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)