Jim Marrs’ “Rule by Secrecy” unravels the hidden forces shaping global power

Jim Marrs’ “Rule by Secrecy” unravels the hidden forces shaping global power

By Kevin Hughes

• Jim Marrs' "Rule by Secrecy" argues that modern history is shaped by covert elites – secret societies, globalist groups (e.g., Trilateral Commission, CFR, Bilderberg) and dynastic banking families – rather than by chance or democratic processes.
• The book highlights how groups like the Trilateral Commission and CFR blur public and private agendas, with members often holding high government positions, raising concerns about unelected influence over global policy.
• Marrs traces power to banking dynasties (e.g., Rothschilds, Morgans) and pivotal events like the secret 1913 creation of the Federal Reserve, framing them as tools to monopolize economic systems.
• The work links Freemasons, Templars and ancient civilizations to theories of hidden advanced knowledge (or extraterrestrial contact), challenging mainstream historical and scientific narratives.
• Marrs warns of rising authoritarianism through centralized currencies, surveillance and eroded sovereignty, urging skepticism toward official narratives and advocating transparency as a counter to entrenched power.

In a world where official narratives dominate headlines, journalist Jim Marrs' "Rule by Secrecy: The Hidden History That Connects the Trilateral Commission, the Freemasons and the Great Pyramids" challenges readers to question who truly controls the levers of power.

The book, a deep dive into clandestine organizations, historical cover-ups, and financial elites, argues that much of modern history has been shaped not by chance but by deliberate, covert design. From secret societies to globalist think tanks, Marrs weaves a provocative tapestry of hidden influence – one that mainstream discourse often dismisses as conspiracy. But as history has shown, yesterday's fringe theories sometimes become today's undeniable truths.

"Knowledge is power, and those who control the secrets hold the power," Marrs writes. This premise drives his investigation into organizations like the Trilateral Commission, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and the Bilderberg Group, which he alleges operate as unelected arbiters of global policy.

Founded in 1973, the Trilateral Commission is framed by Marrs as more than a diplomatic forum. Its roster – filled with corporate leaders, politicians, and academics from North America, Europe and Japan – suggests a coordinated effort to steer international affairs. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and multiple cabinet members were members, raising questions about the group's sway over national sovereignty.

Similarly, the CFR, established in 1921, has seen its members occupy pivotal roles in government, from secretaries of state to Central Intelligence Agency directors. Marrs contends such overlap blurs the line between public service and private agenda.

The Bilderberg Group – an annual invitation-only gathering of political, financial and media elites – receives particular scrutiny. Despite high-profile attendees, its closed-door meetings yield no public records – a lack of transparency that fuels suspicions of backroom deal-making. Marrs notes that while journalists attend, little is reported, leaving the public in the dark about discussions that may shape economic and geopolitical strategies.

Marrs traces modern power structures to dynastic banking families like the Rothschilds and Morgans. He argues that their fortunes were built on monopolizing credit and influencing governments. The creation of the Federal Reserve in 1913, orchestrated during a secret meeting on Jekyll Island, is presented as a pivotal moment in consolidating financial control.

Beyond finance, "Rule by Secrecy" delves into esoteric history, linking groups like the Freemasons and Knights Templar to suppressed ancient knowledge. Marrs speculates that these societies guard truths about advanced civilizations or even extraterrestrial contact – revelations that could upend religious and scientific orthodoxy. Such theories, while controversial, reflect his broader theme: What is deemed "fringe" may hold kernels of unsettling reality.

The book culminates with a warning about the so-called New World Order – a hypothesized global regime eroding national borders and individual freedoms. Marrs cites the rise of multinational corporations, centralized currencies and surveillance states as evidence of this creeping authoritarianism.

As debates over transparency and governance intensify, "Rule by Secrecy" serves as a provocative primer on the forces that may be pulling the strings – and why questioning them is not paranoia, but prudence.