An Account Of The Destruction Of The Jesuits In France (1766)

""An Account of the Destruction of the Jesuits in France"" is a historical book written by Jean Le Rond d'Alembert in 1766. The book provides a detailed account of the events that led to the suppression of the Society of Jesus in France in the mid-18th century. The author discusses the political and religious climate in France during this time, including the tensions between the Jesuits and the French monarchy.D'Alembert describes the various accusations made against the Jesuits, including their alleged involvement in political conspiracies and their influence over the education system. He also details the actions taken by the French government to suppress the Jesuits, including the confiscation of their property and the expulsion of the order from France.The book provides a fascinating insight into the power struggles between the French monarchy and the Catholic Church during this period, as well as the role played by the Jesuits in French society. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of France, the Catholic Church, or the Jesuit order.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.