About “The Constitutions of the Free-Masons. Containing the History, Charges, Regulations, &c. of that Most Ancient and Right Worshipful Fraternity. For the Use of the Lodges.”
The history of Freemasonry includes its origins, development, and key events. It is divided into three phases: the rise of organized lodges of operative masons in the Middle Ages, the inclusion of lay members as "accepted" or "speculative" masons, and the shift to purely speculative lodges with the creation of Grand Lodges. The formation of the first Grand Lodge in London on 24 June 1717 is seen as a major turning point. Historians face challenges due to limited written records and misinformation from both masons and outsiders. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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- 1723