Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Introduction 1
4. Chapter 1. The First Secret 11
5. Chapter 2. The Story of William Clerk 28
6. Chapter 3. Fear 39
7. Chapter 4. Prophecy 53
8. Chapter 5. Utility 66
9. Chapter 6. Grief 82
10. Chapter 7. Theory of History 96
11. Chapter 8. Adam Usk’s Secret 111
12. Conclusion 132
13. List of Abbreviations 143
14. Notes 145
15. Bibliography 193
16. Index 207
17. Acknowledgments 213