I would suggest the following books:
Bloodlines of Illuminati by: Fritz Springmeier
The Biggest Secret: The Book That Will Change the World by David Icke
And the Truth Shall Set You Free by David Icke
I don't say one has to believe everything those guys wrote, but this very topic is researched there in great detail and depth. It takes time to read them, but it can prevent one from reinventing the wheel. The most info in this thread (and more) is already there. But of course the books are a bit older (but not obsolete), so the newest development is not there.