"An Account of the Destruction of the Jesuits in France" by Jean Le Rond d'Alembert is a historical exploration of the Society of Jesus in France, detailing their ascent to power and the factors contributing to their ultimate banishment. It examines decades of political tension, the order's widespread sway, and theological battles that eventually resulted in their banishment. D'Alembert begins by giving readers the background of the Jesuits, pointing out the roadblocks that they had put in their way by universities and religious groups. Moreover, d'Alembert gives a leveled view by looking at what the Jesuit's added to society and education. The author shows how the public's feelings and problems within the Jesuit's lead to the events of their demise in France.
An Account of the Destruction of the Jesuits in France
By Jean Le Rond d' Alembert
Witness the gripping true story of a powerful religious order's rise and fall amidst political storms and societal upheaval.
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About the AuthorJean-Baptiste le Rond d'Alembert was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist, philosopher, and music theorist. Until 1759 he was, together with Denis Diderot, a co-editor of the Encyclopédie. D'Alembert's formula for obtaining solutions to the wave equation is named after him. The wave equation is sometimes referred to as d'Alembert's equation, and the fundamental theorem of algebra is named after d'Alembert in French.
Jean-Baptiste le Rond d'Alembert was a French mathematician, mechanician, physicist, philosopher, and music theorist. Until 1759 he was, together with Denis Diderot, a co-editor of the Encyclopédie. D'Alembert's formula for obtaining solutions to the wave equation is named after him. The wave equation is sometimes referred to as d'Alembert's equation, and the fundamental theorem of algebra is named after d'Alembert in French.
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