"ACCORDING to a well-known law of our nature, effects suggest causes; and another law, perhaps equally general, impels us to ascribe to the actual and efficient cause the attribute of intelligence. The mind of the deepest philosopher is thus acted upon equally with that of the peasant or the savage; the only difference lies in the nature of the intelligent cause at which they respectively stop. The one pursues the chain of cause and effect, and traces out its various links till he arrives at the great intelligent cause of all, however he may designate him; the other, when unusual phenomena excite his attention, ascribes their production to the immediate agency of some of the inferior beings recognised by his legendary creed..."360 pages.

Fairy Mythology

Politics & Social Sciences

Keightley, Thomas

Social Sciences

Johnson Reprint Corp

Fairy Mythology (Bohn's Antiquarian Library Series)

Ams Pr Inc

The cultural clash between Christianity and Islam that shook the world a thousand years ago has re-emerged as the central theme of modern life for millions around the world. This book illuminates the conflict's origins, tracing the development of secret societies formed by men who sought mysteries beyond the dogma of their own faith: the Templars, warrior monks who exercised their religious devotion through force of arms; and the Assassins, Islam's first monastic military order, who fought Muslim and Christian alike to spread their doctrine. In addition to its chronicles of the Assassins and Templars, this absorbing history profiles the secret tribunals in Westphalia known as the Fehm-Gericht, a vigilante organization that conducted trials and executions during a medieval period of lawlessness in Germany. Originally published in 1837, this was the first book to offer information on these secret orders. Written by an author of vast learning and deep reflection, this classic remains a foundation reference upon which many contemporary scholars rely.

The Knights Templar and Other Secret Societies of the Middle Ages (Dover Occult)

History

Europe

Dover Publications

A fascinating compendium of folklore, superstitions, and mythology surrounding the 'little people', including discussions of fairy tradition as it appears in great works of English literature.

The World Guide to Gnomes, Fairies, Elves & Other Little People

Religion & Spirituality

Gramercy

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Secret Societies of the Middle Ages

Kessinger Publishing

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The Crusaders Or Scenes, Events And Characters From The Times Of The Crusades

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Kessinger Publishing, LLC

The Fairy Mythology: Illustrative Of The Romance And Superstition Of Various Countries

An Account Of The Life, Opinions And Writings Of John Milton: With An Introduction To Paradise Lost

Literature & Fiction

Essays & Correspondence

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