Publisher's Synopsis
This is a study of the persistent belief in the existence of a Jesuit conspiracy in 19th-century France. Belief in the Jesuit Conspiracy is one of the most important and enduring conspiracy theories in modern European history, and France was one of its major focuses. In this detailed survey, Geoffrey Cubitt examines the range of polemical literature through which the prevalent conviction of Jesuitical plots was expressed, and explores political attitudes both within and outside the Catholic church. Dr Cubitt uses the available evidence to contrast perceptions and reality, and to trace the development of a widespread and powerful myth. "The Jesuit Myth" aims to offer the reader insights into the political and religious climate of 19-century France.
