Footprints Of The Jesuits

By Richard Wigginton Thompson and R.W. Thompson

Book Overview

""Footprints of the Jesuits"" is a historical account of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order founded in the 16th century by Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Written by R.W. Thompson, a former United States Secretary of the Navy, the book explores the Jesuits' history, philosophy, and influence on various aspects of society, including politics, education, and religion. The book examines the Jesuits' role in the colonization of the Americas, their involvement in the Inquisition, and their influence on European politics during the Counter-Reformation. Thompson also discusses the Jesuits' impact on education, including the founding of numerous universities and schools, and their role in the development of modern science. The book is a comprehensive and insightful look at the Jesuits and their impact on world 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163637068
• ISBN13: 9781163637067
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 518 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"