John Robison, Scottish physicist and mathematician, authored Proofs of a Conspiracy - a polemic accusing Freemasonry of being infiltrated by Weishaupt's Order of the Illuminati. He shines a light on the history, workings, continuing influence, and pernicious and hidden power of this secret order. A worthwhile book if you are interested in secret society's and how they work to achieve their hidden agenda.The Illuminati conspiracy still resonates with its warning that the light of reason has its shadows, and even the most enlightened democracy can be manipulated by hidden hands.Contents: Introduction/Schisms in Free Masonry./The Illuminati./The German Union./The French Revolution./General Reflections./Postscript.