Rule By Secrecy: Hidden History That Connects the Trilateral Commission, the Freemasons, and the Great Pyramids, The [Paperback]

 

 

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To the chap from Canada I say: It is you, squire, who have a limited understanding of history; the clear attitude of a soi disant polymath; an insufferable penchant for literary flatulence; and a tragically closed mind.

To other serious readers and researchers: PLEASE read this book; arrive at your own conclusions. You owe it to yourself (if not to those whom you may influence.) It is well- researched and -written, and much of the substance presented therein, readily verifiable. It is a splendid book -- arguably the best on the subject.

This is a well written book that ties together all the loose threads of "conspiracy theory" and makes sense of it all. It is well-documented and orderly in presentation, not unsubstantiated rantings. If you want to know what really makes the world go round, or comprehend why we see so much trouble where there should be peace and prosperity then this is a good primer to start with. It's the back story for Planet Earth circa n-o-w.

This book is truly brilliant over its first three sections. One might say that it views the history of western civilization through a lens that most of us would rather avoid. That lens is the notion that we are not really free, but are being manipulated by powerful individuals who only have their own best interests at heart. It is very disconcerting to contemplate the possibility that the work we do, the living we make, benefits the power elite more than it will ever benefit us. Moreover, the idea that the living we make, or try to make, actually makes us more subservient to the power elite, would sound like insane paranoia to most people. This is an idea that the vast majority of the middle and working class would never, ever entertain, much less seriously consider. Marrs suggests that such ideas are probably true. In the first three sections he articulates the methods and motives of those that own the political and economic engines that power western civilization. Is Homo Sapiens essentially a pack animal that naturally organizes itself into social pecking orders; and does this pack animal mentality make it almost impossible for most of us to seriously question and defy authority? Can we accept the description of political power that Jim Marrs offers in this book? If you don't seriously believe that such control of the masses is possible you will never be convinced by any argument. Marrs goes beyond mere paranoid conspiracy by describing in great detail the history of political control in western civilization.
If the book stopped after section three it would be a brilliant piece of alternative history. Unfortunately, Marrs inexplicably enters Chariots of the Gods territory to find an origin for the control of human societies by the power elite. He suggests that Sitchen's interpretation of Sumerian creation myths is the most "compelling" explanation for the origin of homo sapiens as well as the origin of the secret societies that currently control the shape and purpose of our society. In a few dozen pages he destroys the credibility of an argument meticulously constructed in the first three hundred or so pages. Why? Perhaps he just didn't know when to stop. It almost seems that the last section of the book is purposefully meant to undermine what preceded it. There is simply no need to extend the "rule by secrecy" argument into aliens-genetically-manipulated-us territory. Why, Jim, why? I can accept the possiblity that humans have developed highly advanced cultures in prehistoric times, since our species has existed with the same capacity for languistic and intellectual expression for tens of thousands of years. I can believe that we have risen to great technical and philosophical heights many, many times only to destroy ourselves. There is no need to bring ET into the equation. We can be as brilliant, stupid, wonderful and ugly as we need to be to create and ruin our societies, and rise from our own ashes time and time again. The hidden history of human evolution and cultural expression is probably fascinating enough without having to turn it into bad science fiction.
Having said that, I highly recommend Rule By Secrecy to anyone that wants to understand who runs the show we call western civilization, how they do it, and why. Come to your own conclusions about the last section; but don't let it sour you on the brilliance of the text that precedes it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rule by Secrecy is great alternative view of the Current Governing System of the World...
This book is more like a nice collection of intro/ executive summary to other CONSPIRACY books. CONSPIRACY...Really?? Read more

Published 5 months ago by Sworn by Secrecy

4.0 out of 5 stars Good over view
It presents a good overview of the various conspiracy theories and elite organizations, but I think it tries to crunch on too many at the same time and falls a little short of the... Read more

Published on Jun 20 2004 by traderje

4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Beginning, Inexplicable Conclusion
This book is truly brilliant over its first three sections. One might say that it views the history of western civilization through a lens that most of us would rather avoid. Read more

Published on May 27 2004 by Kari L. Black

4.0 out of 5 stars Marrs does it again, in black, white and 'Grey'...
Jim Marrs brings his usual insight to this book, more than any other one the easiest to understand of all of the "Total Truth" books (volumes that aren't just focused on... Read more

Published on May 26 2004 by moorefreedom04

3.0 out of 5 stars Conspriacy theory, little support, suprise?
Author makes a number of very interesting claims. His support for the claims is minimal, often quotes apparently taken out of context. Read more

Published on May 19 2004 by Bradley Slavik

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must read for the entire population of America.
It may be true that there are other books out there by William Bramley, David Icke, and others that cover some of the same material that Mr. Read more

Published on Mar 29 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth Reading if you are a Truth-Seeker
"Rule by Secrecy," by Jim Marrs, is for truth-seekers. As the introduction to the book says, if you are satisfied with believing what you know, this book is not for... Read more

Published on Feb 8 2004 by Richard J. Brzostek

4.0 out of 5 stars Very factual book, compelling and provoking!
There are some silly or distorted conspiracy theories books, there are thought-provoking books on the same subject. This book offered more than that. Read more

Published on Jan 21 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars 2/3 Fantastic; 1/3 Wacky
The first 2/3 of this book is stunning and enormously revealing and I would advise every American to read it! Read more

Published on Jan 8 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars One big pile of garbage
Poorly written, amazingly contrite and if you like to leap, this book will be great for you because you are required to make so many leaps you'll need to give your legs a rest. Read more

Published on Dec 30 2003 by Leon

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