Older, more secretive orders like the Illuminati and the Freemasons , who allegedly provide the ideological and spiritual blueprint for world governance. 2. The Banking Connection
The "Hidden History" Marrs describes is a grand unification theory of conspiracies, linking modern Wall Street to the mystery schools of ancient Egypt and beyond. Rule by Secrecy: The Hidden History That Connec...
The general public, largely unaware of the forces at play. Older, more secretive orders like the Illuminati and
While the book is a foundational text for conspiracy researchers, historians generally view it as a work of . Critics argue that Marrs relies on "guilt by association," takes mythological texts too literally, and overlooks the chaotic, uncoordinated nature of real-world geopolitics in favor of a clean, overarching narrative. The general public, largely unaware of the forces at play
A major pillar of the book is the influence of international banking families, specifically the and Rockefellers . Marrs posits that by controlling the issuance of currency and the debt of nations, these families exert more power than elected heads of state. He suggests that major conflicts, including the French Revolution and both World Wars, were funded and manipulated to consolidate this financial control. 3. The Ancient Lineage