Publisher's Synopsis
""History of the Fall of the Jesuits in the Eighteenth Century"" is a book written by Alexis De Guignard Saint-Priest in 1845. The book is a detailed account of the decline and eventual dissolution of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, during the 18th century. Saint-Priest, a French diplomat and historian, provides a comprehensive analysis of the political and social factors that led to the downfall of the Jesuits, including their involvement in political intrigues and their perceived threat to the authority of monarchs and governments. The book also delves into the controversies surrounding the Jesuits, such as their alleged involvement in the assassination of monarchs and their suppression of intellectual freedom. Saint-Priest's work is considered a significant contribution to the study of the Jesuits and their role in European history during the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.