An inside look at the beliefs and practices of the Jesuits, including their role in European politics and their missionary work in Asia and the Americas, as written by a former Jesuit priest. Gerard's firsthand account is both informative and entertaining, providing readers with a fascinating view of one of the most influential orders within the Roman Catholic Church.

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