Secret Societies

The Origins of Freemasonry

David Stevenson

Study locating the emergence of modern Freemasonry in Scotland around 1600.

Subject matter

Scottish lodges; Renaissance; fraternal institutions

Culture / tradition

Academic history; Scotland

Publication / composition

1988

Edition publication year

Not specified

Historical figures

Not specified

Historical timeframe

Early Modern Era (1500–1800 CE) · 1590 CE – 1717 CE

Approximate main subject period; carried forward from the earlier timeline guide.