This detailed history of the Jesuit order in Portugal offers a fascinating glimpse into the religious and political controversies of the 18th century. Focusing on the conflict between the Jesuits and the powerful Marquis of Pombal, the book offers an engaging narrative of intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles. This first volume covers the period from the founding of the Jesuit order to the arrival of the order in Portugal in the 16th century.

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