Jews, Rights, and Belonging in Tunisia: Léon Elmilik, 1861-1881 by Jessica M. Marglin

“…He pursued this goal through his involvement in the local branch of the Alliance Israélite Universelle (an international Jewish organization based in Paris), his publications in a French Jewish newspaper, and his membership in a local masonic lodge. In all these arenas, he joined a chorus of European voices decrying the abuses of Jews at the hands of Tunisian government officials. …”
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Masonic Ritual and the Display of Empire in 19th-Century India and Beyond by Simon Deschamps

“…This article aims at exploring the role played by Freemasonry in displaying, promoting and celebrating the British Empire. It argues that Masonic lodges held centre stage in the Indian colonial public sphere. …”
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From Britain to India: Freemasonry as a Connective Force of Empire by Simon DESCHAMPS

“…This article aims at exploring the role played by freemasonry in knitting Britain and its Indian empire closer together. It argues that masonic lodges played an instrumental role in facilitating the circulation of men, information, and ideas across the vast interconnected masonic network that came into being by the second half of the 18th century. …”
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