The Troubadours and Freemasonry is a book written by Isabel Cooper-Oakley that explores the connections between the troubadours of medieval France and the Masonic traditions of Europe. The book delves into the history of the troubadours, who were poets and musicians that flourished in the 12th and 13th centuries, and their role in spreading the ideals of chivalry and courtly love throughout Europe. Cooper-Oakley also examines the history and symbolism of Freemasonry, a fraternal organization that traces its origins back to the medieval stonemasons who built the great cathedrals of Europe. Through her research, Cooper-Oakley argues that the troubadours and Freemasonry share a common heritage, and that the ideals of chivalry, love, and brotherhood that were central to the troubadour tradition are also at the heart of Freemasonry. The book is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of two important cultural movements that have had a profound impact on Western civilization.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Masonry and Medieval Mysticism: Traces of a Hidden Tradition, by Isabel Cooper-Oakley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596435.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.