A KEY TO THE MYSTERIES

No other book in history has done more to clarify the Esoteric, mystical, and occult traditions of the world than Manly P. Hall’s The Secret Teachings of All Ages. Now, historian Mitch Horowitz provides the first companion work to Hall’s opus. The Secret Teachings of All Ages helps twenty=first-century readers enter and experience (or re-experience) Hall’s hallowed pages and also clarifies and expands on some of the book’s key themes and topics.

Mitch explores developments and historical discoveries since hall published his “Great Book” nearly a century ago and adds fresh dimensions to subjects including:

• The antiquity and legacy of Ancient Egypt.
• The mystical origins of the world’s major faiths.
• Strange beasts and anomalies in history and today.
• The origins and esotericism of Tarot.
• Secret Societies in Myth and Fact.
• The enduring relevance of astrology.

Authorized by Manly P. Hall’s Philosophical Research Society, The Secret Teachings of All Ages is a feast of esoteric exploration on its own and a worthy companion to history’s unparalleled encyclopedia arcana.

“Mitch is a fantastic tour guide to the fringes of reason, high weirdness, deep esoterica, secret societies, and mystery religions.” –BoingBoing

“Has the rare gift of making the esoteric accessible to discerning masses.” –HuffPost

Classic, Accessible Guide to World Mythology

First published in 1855, Bulfinch's Mythology has introduced generations of readers to the great myths of Greece and Rome, as well as Arthurian legend, and medieval romance.

Written so that everyone can enjoy these enchanting tales, this approachable volume of ancient legends has remained one of the most trusted English-language interpretations of its kind. Included are the works of Homer, Ovid, Virgil, and other classical authors, stories about the Norse gods and heroes, as well as lively tales of the Greek and Roman gods, including Venus and Adonis, Jupiter and Juno, Daphne and Apollo, and many others.

Bulfinch weaves various versions of a tale into a coherent whole. Readers love his dynamic storytelling, and his abundant references to poetry and painting, as he demonstrates the relationship of literature and art.

If you have trouble keeping all your gods and goddesses straight, or are wondering about mythological references in classic literature, this is the book for you. Bullfinch presents the legends of the world for everyday people who want to supplement their knowledge, increase their appreciation and understanding of Western culture, and enjoy the myths purely as the great stories they are.

Journey to the Sea With This Epic Whaling Adventure

Regarded as the Great American Novel, Moby Dick, this epic saga by Herman Melville is the ultimate tale of vengeance which still continues to captivate readers today with its vivid imagery, symbolism, complex themes, and timeless relevance to life and to the universe.

This is the sailor Ishmael's extraordinary narrative of the obsessive quest of Captain Ahab for revenge against Moby Dick, the giant white whale that bit off Ahab's leg on the ship's previous voyage. The novel is a study of how a man becomes a fanatic, but it is also an imaginative and thrilling picture of life at sea, with a close look at those aboard a whaling vessel, a co-operative community at work where all sailors are dependent upon each other.

We watch in this treasure of world literature as Captain Ahab descends deeper and deeper into madness on his quest to find and kill the ferocious, elusive white whale that maimed him. You will be mesmerized by this thrilling, haunting, tale combining maritime adventure, drama and the most unforgettable and enduring characters in literature.

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF ALL TIME

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote this collection of eighty-five articles and essays in favor of ratifying the United States Constitution in 1787. Under the pseudonym "Publius.” they first appeared as a series of letters which were sent to New York newspapers and were intended to explain the complexities of a constitutional government—its political structure and principles based on the inherent rights of man and to influence the vote in favor of ratifying the new Constitution. Scholars regard this work as a milestone in political science and a classic of American political theory.

The authors were three of the greatest politicians and political thinkers in United States history.

James Madison is generally credited as the father of the Constitution and became the fourth president of the United States. Alexander Hamilton was an active delegate at the Constitutional Convention, and became the first Secretary of the Treasury. John Jay, helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris of 1783 ending the American Revolution and after winning British recognition of American independence, he became the first Chief Justice of the United States.

Though centuries old, these essays remain the benchmark of American political philosophy and political science. As eloquently stated by famed historian Richard B. Morris, The Federalist Papers serve as an "incomparable exposition of the Constitution, a classic in political science unsurpassed in both breadth and depth by the product of any later American writer."

'Man being born...to perfect freedom...hath by nature a power...to preserve his property, that is, his life, liberty and estate.'

John Locke was one of the most important political theorists in Western history. Highly influential in the Age of Enlightenment in England and France, his works helped inspire the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

Locke's Second Treatise of Governmentwritten in 1689, is one of the great classics of political philosophy, widely regarded as the foundational text of modern liberalism. In this major contribution to the principles underlying modern democracies, he achieved two objectives: refuting the concept of the divine right of monarchy, and establishing a theory of government based on the ultimate sovereignty of the people. Locke insists on majority rule, and regards no government as legitimate unless it has the consent of the people. Setting aside ethnicities, religions and cultures, he sees societies which meet our basic needs as human beings. His work helped to entrench ideas of a social contract, human rights, and protection of property as the guiding principles for just actions and just societies.
A Letter Concerning Toleration, composed as early as 1667 but not published for political reasons until 1689 — after the "Glorious Revolution" — Locke aimed to end Christianity's wars of religion and called for the separation of church and state. He pushed for religious tolerance on grounds similar to his argument for political freedom, that all men are by nature "free, equal, and independent," and are entitled to freedom of thought, freedom of speech, and freedom of worship.

These works laid the foundation of the modern democratic state in England and abroad. They influenced the basis of social and political philosophy for generations, and their enduring importance makes them essential reading for all students of history, political science, and philosophy,