Springer - A Rosicrucian Utopia in 18th-Century Russia Book

Explore the unique history of Russian Freemasonry with this scholarly investigation from Springer. This work offers a fresh perspective on the Russian Enlightenment, arguing that standard Western interpretative frameworks do not fully apply to this specific historical context. Readers will follow the development of early Russian masonry and the specific formation of the Novikov circle in Moscow. The text examines the specific programme of Rosicrucianism and its distinct Russian variant. It also tracks the eventual tension and clash between the Rosicrucians and the State. As part of the International Archives of the History of Ideas (Volume 190), this book provides a deep look into the intellectual and spiritual movements that shaped 18th-century Russia. It serves as a valuable contribution to academic scholarship for those studying religious history, mystical philosophy, and the evolution of secret societies.