Jesuits and Jesuitism is a historical and critical analysis of the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, written by French historian Jules Michelet and first published in 1846. The book examines the history, beliefs, and practices of the Jesuits, a Catholic religious order founded in the 16th century by Ignatius of Loyola. Michelet's work provides a detailed account of the Jesuits' origins, their role in the Counter-Reformation, and their...