The Jesuits in Great Britain: An Historical Inquiry Into Their Political Influence (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Walsh, Walter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330730852 ISBN 13 : 9781330730850

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

One of history’s most controversial tales comes to life in this study of the Jesuits in Great Britain.

This book surveys how Jesuit influence, secrecy, and political maneuvering shaped events in England and on the continent. It presents a careful look at plots, trials, and the shifting loyalties that defined an era. Across chapters that trace connections from Elizabeth I to the early Stuart kings, the text examines how clandestine networks operated, how public policy met covert religion, and what these tensions meant for governance and faith. The work compiles testimony, documents, and commentary to chart a complex history without presuming easy answers.

• How secret societies and figures within the Jesuit order influenced political events.
• Key episodes and personalities connected to plots, reforms, and religious conflicts.
• Different perspectives from contemporaries and later historians on secrecy and loyalty.
• A grounded look at the long arc of religious power, sovereignty, and national security.

Ideal for readers curious about religious history, politics, and espionage in early modern Britain.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Thb Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century was the wonder of the world. I ts rapid growth, notwithstanding the efforts of the Papacy to uproot it, served to convince its disciples that there was a power behind it which was not of this world. Popes cursed it, and Kings drew the sword against its followers; but all in vain. Countless multitudes of martyrs were sent to the stake, yet still Protestantism would not die. It grew more powerful every year. With earthquake force it shook the Vatican, and threatened erelong to sweep the Papacy from off the face of the earth. It seemed at one time, as though nothing could resist its progress. It will soon be four hundred years since Martin Luther raised the standard of revolt against Papal tyranny, but Protestantism is not dead yet; on the contrary it is a great and living power in the world, able to hold its own against every machination of Rome. Yet it must be admitted that in the latter half of the sixteenth century the Protestant Reformation received a severe check through the exertions of the Society of Jesus. The operations of this Order in Great Britain during the sixteenth and seventecsith centuries are referred to by most of our historians, but at quite an inadequate length, and without utilising in any way the wealth of material which has seen the light for the first time during the past half century.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1903. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330730852
• ISBN 13: 9781330730850
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 374
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible