Last bread had anon friend post link to yt video regarding Knight Templer and their connection to the Church, Pope, and Masonic Lodge. Video referenced a book by John J. Robinson who was a non mason historian who researched the issue(s) and was determined at the conclusion of research and writing three books on the subject he wished to become a mason and be given masonic rites at his death.
I read all three of these books because of the amount of effort Robinson put into research on Born in the Blood. That contains the just of his research contained in all three books. I read the other two but they aren't necessary to give you a good idea of his findings and conclusions.
I read Born in the Blood when it came out in 1992 and have yet to find anything since as well researched. Most books on the subject of Masonry are garbage; even ones that are pushed by the Lodge itself. A. Pike (one of the most prominent) was a Confederate and thought like southerners of his time. He lost his way somewhere and give a lot of amo for most of the anti mason movement of the modern time. I spoken with many masons who continued other Rites to 32nd degree and they have never been exposed to the "garbage" Pike used to explain masonic meanings.
I'm still not a mason but can understand why someone could in good conscience would wish to become one.
Conclusion, if you like to read buy or check out at your library all of them but you can get all you need from Born in Blood.