Illuminati: The Cult that Hijacked the World

When I began reading this book, it put me in mind of something a friend of mine said recently when I encouraged him to read a book which I found particularly interesting: "I don't read books," he said, "because I'm not sure I can believe anything I read." In many ways, I found this book to be very much like that. Early on, in fact, I got the impression that the author had simply gathered every scrap of information he could find and everything he could think of and threw it against the wall hoping that some of it would stick. But, as I delved deeper into the book, I realized that if only half of what he said was true, the United States and the world at large are on the brink of a world-wide catastrophe of immeasurable proportions: A "New World Order" featuring a one-world socialist government controlled by the international banking cartel which currently prints the world's money and controls its credit. Saddest of all: This book provides a great deal of credible evidence indicating that that is precisely where the world stands at this very moment.But the book does much more than that! It also answers a lot of perplexing questions. Among them: What "is" the "Illuminati," who founded it and why? What's the connection between the "Illuminati" and "Freemasonry," and what's the significance of being a "33rd Degree Mason? Was the Chief of German Intelligence, during WWI, really the brother of Paul Warburg, the man primarily responsible for America's Federal Reserve System? Why is it said that the United States' dollar is backed only by "debt"? Was J. Pierpont Morgan actually an agent of the Rothschild banking empire based in Britain? Was Woodrow Wilson's chief advisor and alter-ego, Edward Mandell House, a known Marxist, in reality an agent of the House of Rothschild? What was in "The House Report" which was read into the Congressional Record on October 13, 1939? Why did England attempt to appease Adolph Hitler prior to World War II, who was behind it, and why? Are the Rothschilds and the Rockefellers leading the effort to create the New World Order, and, if so, why would the wealthiest men in the world want to destroy the goose that lays their golden eggs? Who are the members of the "International Banking Cartel, led by the Rothschilds, how does it operate, and how has it managed to operate in almost total secrecy for over 100 years? Why doesn't the media investigate and expose these people and the ongoing effort to derail the world's economy, destroy national sovereignty, and create their New World Order? What's the difference between "Judaism" and "Zionism"? Why and how was "Israel" really founded, and do the Palestinians really have a legitimate claim to any of the territory where Israel now stands? Why is it that whichever political party wins the U.S. Presidency, nothing ever changes? Why isn't "Christianity" ever portrayed in a positive light in the movies or in the media, and why is there such a constant press to destroy "Christianity," but no other religion? (You'll be surprised at the answer) And, finally, what's the difference, if any, between Communism and "human rights," "feminism," diversity," communitarianism," and "world government," etc.?If any of these questions intrigue you, you might want to read this book. As a matter of fact: You'd be wise to read it anyway! But, be warned, it isn't an easy read and it won't help you sleep better at night. For if you can believe even the tiniest part of this book, you'll likely conclude that there are a heck of a lot more truly evil men in this world than you ever imagined. The people behind the Illuminati, in fact, make Adolph Hitler and Joseph Stalin look like saints.

I found this book to be serious fuel for thought. Although Dr. Makow has I believe erroneously split the world into good and evil he makes a facinating argument about the power of globalized banking cartels and the influence they have had on historical and contemporary events. As a critical and observant historian I think his conspiritorial thesis that points to the the weakening of long held human cultural, social, political, and economic foundations should be taken very seriously. If power is going to take its natural course--which is to seek more power--then any barriers to that natural progression would have to be dismantled. Imagine destroying a groups social cohesiveness {i.e culture and norms} by weakening their idenity, education, community, history, belief system, and language. Then take away their right to property and economic independence via forced debt instrumnets {i.e bank loans, credit, morgages, franchises, power/water independence, and property rights}. Now you have the recepie for modern day global/corporate feudalism and a return to medieval social and economic hierarchial systems. The idea of secret societies or cults being behind these methodical designs intended to undermine people's ability to remain sovereign and resistant to this type of one world situation was not convincing as of yet. I will be looking closely for more evidence. It seems to me that the capitalist banking cartels {IMF, World Bank, Federal Reserve} have gained momentum over the last 50 yrs and do have a master plan to connect all economies through global free trade agreements and rapid digital capital flows, however, I am not convinced of an underground black occult conspiracy that is taking orders from Satan. I am not totally dismissing his theory but I need to know more. While Dr. Makow is a Jew he reveals a group of greedy, selfish, and evil Jews who have been behind the most brutal events of the 20th century {WWI & WWII}. He points out that the formation of Israel was orchestrated by the Illuminati with help from it's members in the United Nations. Makow believes there are good Jews and those who are using Judaism and anti-Semitism as a cover to complete their very patient and selfish plan of dominating the planet. I do know that Jewish financers and organizers played a crucial role in convincing President Truman and the British government to grant statehood to Israel after WWII. Does this mean these people were part of a dark cult called the illuminati? As I said at the outset of my review, this book will make you think; however, don't allow these powerful ideas to draw you in and prevent you from using critical thought, wisdom, history, and insight as you seek to gain understanding from the claims established by this very fascinating and brilliant author. Dr. Makow turns history over and shakes the hell out of it. Amazing and intriguing. Continue to chanllenge the stauts quo and remember a differnt world is possible. Peace & Respect. Why We Fight WWII: The Complete SeriesWhy We Fight

Henry Makow is without doubt one of the most incisive contemporary commentators on world events and the general drift of western civilization. Much like Britain's own David Icke, Makow has spent many years researching the true identity of that small group of people who rule our world and are responsible for the moral and spiritual degradation of western societies. The modest though tenacious efforts of men of his calibre are providing essential guidance and light to those seeking to make our world a better place.

This is Henry Makow's first book in his Illuminati trilogy. In here he digs in deep to unearth the roots of what the Illuminati are: The seeds, the players, the ideology, the plan. To partly paraphrase a 90's film, 'The greatest trick the Illuminati ever pulled.... was to convince the world they didn't exist.' This is the crux of Makow's book. They do exist and they have their fingerprints over almost all western politics dating back to the late 1700's. Makow fastidiously lays this out anachronistically and well referenced, and divides his work into digestible chapters like short essays. Some of what he says seems initially hard to swallow until you go away and verify what he has said. What he lays down in this first book is the Illuminatis blueprint for the world we now live in, in a political, moral and technological context: It is striking and arresting. I highly recommend this book for people who wonder how we got where we are now... and wonder who is actually in charge. And how.

Essential reading. It is frank, revealing, informative and authentic. It's a page turner. You will learn so much about society, your eyes will open and see politics, banking, media, religion, society and the world and it's events anew. Don't hesitate to buy this book.

I bought this book as I am quite interested in all things Illuminati, Free Masonry, conspiracies and the like.The book is full of facts and is quite informative. I don't give it full marks as the entire book is made up of one or two sentences in a paragraph making a point. Its like going through a series of bullet points on a C.V. I would like more story telling on hard facts but maybe its only possible to layout the bullet points.Anyway I can't fault Henry Makow's work but it could have been made more readable.

Excellent book based on facts that aren't too well known...An eye opener on the reality of the world we live in..not for the faint hearted but as the old saying goes, would you rather be hurt by the truth or comforted by a lie...definitely recommend...