America's Secret Establishment

America's Secret Establishment examines the influence of Yale University's Skull and Bones society on American political and economic institutions. Through documented research, Antony Sutton traces the organization's history and its members' roles in shaping national policy. The book presents evidence about the society's recruitment methods, initiation rituals, and network of powerful graduates who have occupied key positions in government, banking, and industry. Sutton analyzes financial records, membership lists, and historical documents to map connections between Skull and Bones members and major historical events. Sutton builds his investigation around specific case studies involving education reform, intelligence operations, and economic policy decisions from the early 1800s through modern times. The narrative follows a systematic examination of how society members coordinated efforts across different sectors of American society. At its core, the work raises questions about power structures, institutional influence, and the nature of American democracy itself. The book challenges conventional views about how decisions are made at the highest levels of American society.

Readers describe this book as a detailed examination of Yale's Skull & Bones society using primary documents and institutional records. Reviews emphasize Sutton's academic background and systematic research approach. Positive reviews highlight: - Clear documentation of connections between Skull & Bones members and major institutions - Systematic breakdown of membership patterns and influence networks - First-hand source materials and extensive citations Common criticisms: - Dense, academic writing style that can be difficult to follow - Some conclusions seen as speculative despite documented evidence - Repetitive sections when describing member connections Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (286 ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (392 ratings) Multiple readers note Sutton lost his Stanford position after publishing his research. One reviewer states: "The revelations about banking connections alone make this worth reading." Another writes: "Important content but needed better editing and organization." Several reviewers suggest reading Sutton's Wall Street trilogy first for better context.

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🔍 Author Antony Sutton was fired from the Hoover Institution at Stanford University after publishing his research on Wall Street's financial support of Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia 📚 The book reveals detailed membership lists of the secret society Skull and Bones, including notable figures like George H.W. Bush, William F. Buckley, and multiple Supreme Court justices ⚜️ The society described in the book admits only 15 new members each year from Yale University's senior class, maintaining this strict number since its founding in 1832 💰 Sutton documents how many Skull and Bones members went on to hold significant positions at institutions like the Federal Reserve, major banks, and the CIA 🏛️ The book demonstrates how members of this secret society have influenced major historical events, including both World Wars, the creation of the atomic bomb, and the establishment of the United Nations