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The New Conspiracy Against the Jesuits Detected and Briefly Exposed with a short account of their institute; and observations on the danger of systems of education independent of religion

By Robert Charles Dallas

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"The New Conspiracy Against the Jesuits Detected and Briefly Exposed" by R. C. Dallas is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The w...

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"The New Conspiracy Against the Jesuits Detected and Briefly Exposed" by R. C. Dallas is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work examines the historical persecution faced by the Jesuit order, providing insights into the injustices they suffered and arguing against the negative portrayals of them in contemporary literature. It seeks to rehabilitate the reputation of the Jesuits and highlights the importance of their contributions to society, particularly in education and religion. At the start of the book, the author lays out his motivations for investigating the claims against the Jesuits, indicating prior admiration for their work, particularly in the West Indies. Dallas references a recent pamphlet that aims to critique the Jesuits, expressing his intent to counteract these arguments by demonstrating the historical context and biases influencing the treatment of the society throughout Europe. He asserts that a conspiracy led to the downfall of the Jesuit order, catalyzed by political and religious adversaries, and claims that their suppression has had lasting negative effects on society. Dallas emphasizes his dedication to presenting a fair and balanced view, free from prejudiced narratives that have persisted over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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