{"product_id":"9792081342896","title":"The tentacles of Freemasonry","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Tentacles of Freemasonry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Tentacles of Freemasonry\u003c\/em\u003e, Valentina Orte offers a profound analysis of the hidden forces that, according to the author, drive the decline of Western civilization. Drawing on the theses of Oswald Spengler and his work \u003cem\u003eThe Decline of the West\u003c\/em\u003e, the book explores how the loss of traditional values and the primacy of material profit have been shaped by a concrete human engine. The reader will find an investigation that seeks to unveil the mechanisms of economic, political, and cultural manipulation, with the aim of identifying the actors who, from the shadows, promote uprootedness and the trivialization of cultural symbols. A critical essay that invites reflection and action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured around Oswald Spengler's thesis on the inevitable decline of civilizations, applied to the context of the West. The author argues that, since the beginning of the 20th century, a radical transformation has occurred where the pursuit of material gain has displaced any other legitimate objective, reducing human relations to mere economic transactions. This process has generated an artificial life, marked by individualism, boredom, and resignation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValentina Orte goes beyond the Spenglerian diagnosis and proposes that behind this decay exists a concrete human engine with the capacity to manipulate the economy, politics, and culture. The work delves into the analysis of that engine and its appendages, which the author identifies as increasingly radicalized. The final goal of the book is to provide the reader with the tools to identify these actors, stop being \"dumb dogs,\" and be able to combat the destruction of society, its values, and traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe decline of the West and the cycle of civilizations according to Spengler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of materialism and the reduction of human relations to economic transactions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the manipulation of the economy, politics, and culture by hidden elites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of traditional values and the trivialization of cultural symbols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentification of Freemasonry as a possible engine of contemporary decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in essays on political philosophy and the history of ideas, especially those looking for a critical perspective on the decline of contemporary societies. It will also be of interest to those researching conspiracy theories, the power of secret societies, and their influence on historical events. It is a work for an audience that is not satisfied with superficial explanations and wishes to explore the root causes of the current cultural and social crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn updated and applied interpretation of Oswald Spengler's theses on the decline of civilizations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of the mechanisms of social and economic manipulation operating today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn investigation that seeks to unveil the identity and methods of the actors driving the decline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA call for critical reflection and action for the creation of new values in the face of uprootedness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA controversial and documented vision that invites the reader to question the dominant narrative about progress and modernity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Orte, Valentina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: PHILOSOPHY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PUNTO ROJO LIBROS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: June 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 390\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Tentacles of Freemasonry\u003c\/em\u003e is an essay that does not leave anyone indifferent. Valentina Orte takes up a line of critical thought regarding modernity to offer an investigation that connects the philosophy of history with the analysis of hidden power. The work stands out for its ambition in wanting to unravel the ultimate causes of Western decline, offering a clear and provocative thesis. It is especially recommended for readers looking for non-fiction works with a strong ideological component who are willing to delve into an analysis that challenges conventional interpretations of social and political reality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406821515611,"sku":"9792081342896","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979208134289.jpg?v=1781841902","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9792081342896","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}