The Jesuit Suppression in Global Context

Causes, Events, and Consequences

Jonathan Wright editor Jeffrey D Burson editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:29th Oct '15

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This collection explores the Jesuit Suppression's causes and consequences, revealing its profound impact on religious and political history during the Enlightenment.

This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the causes, developments, and consequences surrounding the Jesuit Suppression, a significant and enigmatic event during the Enlightenment era. The essays within offer a global perspective, presenting the latest research essential for scholars interested in the religious, intellectual, cultural, and political history of the eighteenth century. In 1773, Pope Clement XIV's suppression of the Society of Jesus marked a pivotal moment that reverberated across continents.

The book meticulously traces the various factors leading to the attack on the Jesuits, including the national expulsions that preceded the universal suppression. It highlights the extraordinary circumstances of the time, situated at the peak of the Enlightenment and just before the onset of global imperial crises and revolutions. Despite the passage of over two centuries, the reasons behind this dramatic act remain shrouded in uncertainty, making this volume particularly relevant for contemporary scholars seeking to understand its complexities.

Featuring a diverse array of essays that cover regions such as France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, China, Eastern Europe, and the Americas, this collection reflects the intricate international dimensions of the Jesuit Suppression. Contributors illuminate its significance through fresh insights and thorough research, making The Jesuit Suppression in Global Context essential reading for those examining this crucial yet often overlooked topic in history.

ISBN: 9781107030589

Dimensions: 238mm x 156mm x 23mm

Weight: 590g

305 pages