A History of the Jesuits, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): To Which Is Prefixed a Reply to Mr. Dallas's Defence of That Order: To Which Is Prefixed a ... Defence of That Order (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Dive into a detailed historical account of the Jesuit order and its controversial role in 16th‑century Europe.

This edition surveys the rise of the Society and the reactions it sparked across courts, universities, and parliaments. It examines how Jesuit influence was challenged, limited, or supported in places like France, Portugal, and the Low Countries, and it presents a polemical view of their methods and aims.

• Understand the political and religious tensions surrounding the Jesuits during the 1500s and 1600s.


• See how states and church authorities responded to the Order’s alleged influence over education, governance, and wealth.


• Learn about major debates and key figures that shaped perceptions of the Society in Europe.


• Explore the author’s critical perspective and the historical sources cited in the narrative.

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