These contain what may be described as the "Grand Legend" of rosicrucianism, which has been repeated with slight variations up to the present day.
"Secret Societies And Subversive Movements"
Nesta H. Webster
The "Grand Legend" of rosicrucianism rests, however, on no historical evidence; there is, in fact, not the least reason to suppose that any such person as Christian Rosenkreutz ever existed.
"Secret Societies And Subversive Movements"
Nesta H. Webster
Thus Templarism and rosicrucianism appear to have been always closely connected, a fact which is not surprising since both derive from a common source-the traditions of the near East.
"Secret Societies And Subversive Movements"
Nesta H. Webster