Experience the drama and intrigue of 18th century France with Sur la Destruction des Jésuites en France. Written by the celebrated philosopherJean le Rond d' Alembert, this book charts the rise and fall of the Jesuits, a powerful religious order that came under attack from the French government. Full of political intrigue, scandalous revelations, and stirring calls to action, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in French history. 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.