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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Tyranny of Shams, written by Joseph McCabe and first published in 1916, is a critical examination of the role of religion in society. The book argues that religion, particularly organized religion, has been used as a tool of oppression and control throughout history. McCabe... Read Full Overview

The Tyranny of Shams is a book written by Joseph McCabe in 1916. The book is a critique of organized religion and its role in society. McCabe argues that religion is a sham and that it has been used to control people for centuries. He suggests that the true source of morality... Read Full Overview

Joseph McCabe was born in Cheshire, England, on November 12, 1867 to Catholic parents. His father, William McCabe, was born in Ireland and had inherited the faith. He fled famine and poverty in Ireland and wound up in the Lancaster slums of England. Joseph's mother, Harriet Kirk,... Read Full Overview

The Tyranny of Shams, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future... Read Full Overview

The Tyranny of Shams is a book written by Joseph McCabe in 1916. The book is a critical analysis of the concept of religion and its impact on society. McCabe argues that religion is nothing but a sham, and its influence on society is a form of tyranny. He believes that religion... Read Full Overview

The Tyranny of Shams is a book written by Joseph McCabe in 1916. The book is a critique of the religious and spiritual beliefs of the time, arguing that many of these beliefs are based on superstition and are not supported by evidence or reason. McCabe argues that these beliefs... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview