Occult Causes of the Present War is a book written by Lewis Spence that explores the hidden spiritual and mystical forces that may have contributed to the outbreak of World War I. The author delves into the esoteric beliefs and practices of various secret societies, such as the Theosophical Society and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and how their teachings may have influenced the political and military leaders of the time. Spence also examines the role of occultism in shaping the cultural and intellectual climate of ...
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Occult Causes of the Present War is a book written by Lewis Spence that explores the hidden spiritual and mystical forces that may have contributed to the outbreak of World War I. The author delves into the esoteric beliefs and practices of various secret societies, such as the Theosophical Society and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and how their teachings may have influenced the political and military leaders of the time. Spence also examines the role of occultism in shaping the cultural and intellectual climate of Europe leading up to the war, and how it may have contributed to the rise of nationalism and imperialism. This book offers a unique perspective on the causes of one of the most devastating conflicts in human history, and sheds light on the often-overlooked role of occultism in shaping the world we live in today.In this work the author reveals the nature and existence of the hidden powers at work behind the Nazi organization, which he believes, is but the outward though appropriate, manifestation of satanist and diabolic agencies which employ it for their own malignant purposes. Satanic element in Naziism; Satanic power in old Germany; Witchcraft, satanism and the Vehmgerichte; Satanic power in modern Germany; Nazi pagan doctrine and church; Nazism and satanism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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