A Candid History Of The Jesuits (1913)

""A Candid History of the Jesuits"" is a book written by Joseph McCabe and published in 1913. It is a comprehensive account of the history of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, from their founding by Ignatius of Loyola in 1540 up to the early 20th century. The book covers the Jesuits' role in the Counter-Reformation, their missions in various parts of the world, their involvement in politics and education, and their controversies and conflicts with other religious and secular institutions. McCabe presents a critical view of the Jesuits, highlighting their perceived authoritarianism, secrecy, and alleged involvement in political intrigues and conspiracies. He also discusses the various reforms and changes that the Jesuits underwent over the centuries, including their suppression and restoration by the papacy. Overall, ""A Candid History of the Jesuits"" provides a detailed and engaging account of one of the most influential and controversial religious orders in history.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.