This new book by Darren Lorente-Bull The Other Brotherhood: When Freemasonry Crossed the English Channel is an excellent book, being perfect for Freemasons and non-Freemasons alike who want to explore the origins of Freemasonry and to examine how it influenced French thought in the eighteenth century to become a unique but equally diverse society. Lorente-Bull also discusses the Grand Orient de France and the development of Co-Masonry, esoteric and philosophical elements, and the many transitions that the society has gone through. In short, this book is a must for everyone with an interest in Freemasonry, and even rounds off with a collection of insightful interviews with present day Freemasons, which give a contemporary view of Masonry. A great book. Dr David HarrisonCHAPTER 1 | Seeking a definition13 What is Freemasonry?15 CHAPTER 2 | The Origins27 Where did Freemasonry come from?29 The Operatives30 The Ancient Charges32 The transition from Operative Freemasonry to Speculative Freemasonry36 The United Grand Lodge of England40 CHAPTER 3 | French Freemasonry47 Some early Fringe orders49 French or continental Freemasonry53 Philosophical and literary influences57 Mystical and Chivalric influences64 The French Revolution66 CHAPTER 4 | The birth of Liberal Freemasonry73 The Grand Orient of France75 The Grand Lodge of France88 Le Droit Humain89 Le Droit Humain in Great Britain93 CHAPTER 5 | The uses of Freemasonry101 Political Freemasonry103 Esoteric Freemasonry107 Philosophical Freemasonry110 CHAPTER 6 | Universalism113 The Appeal of Strasburg115 CHAPTER 7 | Conclusion125 APPENDIX I | RITUALS135 A note on Ritual137 The Emulation Ritual139 The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite142 The French Rite146 Lauderdale Ritual147 APPENDIX II | INTERVIEWS151 Javier Otaola, former President of CLIPSAS153 Julian Rees: Between Masonic Worlds162 Philippe Bodhuin, Grand Orient of France172 Lorena Clara: The female perspective181 REFERENCES193 ONLINE RESOURCES194 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS197