The Secret History of America
Classic Writings on Our Nation's Unknown Past and Inner Purpose

I enjoyed this book, though it’s not what I expected. I thought it would be more narrative driven regarding the founding of our country behind the scenes with stories I have never heard before. Though there was a little of that in this book, specifically the mysterious speaker at the signing of the......more

Interesting book. Esoteric thought blended with a history lesson. I must say, don't take everything within at face value. I don't know enough about Manly P Hall to state whether what he presents is well researched or pure speculation, but I tended to stay skeptical throughout. Starts with some insig......more

There were some sweeping statements that smacked of supposition - particularly as the author didn't provide any supporting evidence. So take it with a pinch of salt and do some of your own research. Here is one line that made me wonder and then the research I did. "the modern Egyptian has no blood rel......more

This book is filled with incredible facts and Manly P. Hall was obviously a very knowledgeable man illustrated nicely in this book. Problem I had was each chapter is an article, or a speech of his and they are in no particular order as far as I can tell. Most of the facts/history is about ancient ci......more

By nature, it is ironic to even consider that Manly P. Hall, one of modern times most well-known Gnostics, Secret Society members, and Freemasons would ever genuinely reveal the 'Secret History of America' as this book is entitled and suggests. Overall, the book is a disappointment, only providing v......more