This fascinating historical work sheds light on the relationship between the Russian Empire and the Jesuits during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Drawing on previously unpublished documents from the period, Lutteroth provides a detailed account of the conflicts and negotiations that characterized this complex relationship. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Russia or the Jesuit order. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.