The Illustrated Secret History of the World - by Mark Booth (Hardcover)

About the Book

Since its first publication in 2008, The Secret History of the World has sold over 250,000 copies and established itself as the authoritative text on the subject of esoteric belief systems and secret societies. Now, with The Illustrated Secret History of the World, this landmark book achieves a new level of authority, adding to its thorough and revealing text more than 350 illustrations-many of them rare-of the symbols, drawings, engravings, paintings, and photographs that are a key part of the world's secret history. This richly illustrated edition features exclusive new material to accompany the original text in a beautiful package and oversized format. The Illustrated Secret History of the World presents a radical re-interpretation of human existence and a view of the world previously hidden from us.--

Book Synopsis

This mind-bending book includes more than 350 illustrations--many of them rare--of the symbols, drawings, engravings, paintings, and photographs that are a key part of the world's secret history.

Mark Booth's The Illustrated Secret History of the World expands on his New York Times authoritative text on the subject of esoteric belief systems and secret societies, adding to its thorough and revealing information.

"Maddening, challenging, provoking and inspiring. Beautifully written. My mind is on fire with argument and wonder." --Anne Rice, author, Interview with a Vampire

This richly illustrated edition features exclusive material accompanying the original text in a beautiful package and oversize format. The Illustrated Secret History of the World presents a radical reinterpretation of human existence and a view of the world previously hidden from us.

This beautiful book illuminates what has long been hidden from students of history. It's a beautiful coffee table book, and the perfect gift for anyone who wants to see history from a different perspective.

Featuring:

• Alchemists & Freemasons
• The Illuminati
• The Knights Templar
• The Garden of Eden
• The Looking Glass Universe
• The Gods Who Loved Women
• The Green King
• The Prophets
• The Sphinx & the Timelock
• The Neolithic Alexander
• Zarathustra
• The Rise of the Magi
• Lucifer
• Gnostics & Shamans
• Mohammed and Gabriel
• Francis Bacon and the Green One
• The Rosicrucian Age
• The Seven Seals & The New Jerusalem
• And much more!

About the Author

Mark Booth is a British author and publisher best known for his bestselling work The Secret History of the World, a provocative and richly layered exploration of esoteric traditions, hidden knowledge, and the spiritual forces shaping human history. Booth draws on decades of experience in publishing and a deep personal interest in mysticism, philosophy, and the occult.

His books have been translated into multiple languages and have found a global audience among readers of metaphysics, alternative history, and spiritual inquiry. Booth's narrative blends myth, symbolism, and historical speculation to challenge conventional views of science and consciousness, offering readers a compelling journey through the unseen dimensions of reality.

Booth has appeared on international media and podcasts, and his work continues to inspire discussion among seekers, skeptics, and scholars alike. He lives in London and is currently developing new projects that further explore the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern thought.