Jesuits

<p>The Jesuits: A Historical Sketch offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the Society of Jesus from its founding to its significant role in global history. Edward William Grinfield traces the order's development examining its impact on education missionary work and political affairs across continents. This historical sketch provides valuable insights into the complex and often controversial legacy of the Jesuits making it an essential read for anyone interested in religious history and the dynamics of power within the Catholic Church. Grinfield's account illuminates the enduring influence of this remarkable religious order.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>