The Jesuits in the United States

David J. Collins, SJ, is an associate professor in the Department of History and the Haub Director of Catholic Studies at Georgetown University.

Acknowledgements List of Figures Preface Introduction 1. Colonies, 1566-1773 2. Suppression, 1762-1840 3. Haven, 1821-1900 4. Upswing, 1900-1960 5. Upheaval, 1960-2000 Epilogue Glossary Index

[M]akes the fascinating and complex history of the order accessible to a new generation of readers. * National Catholic Reporter * This is an excellent short history of the Society of Jesus, or Jesuits, in the US. * CHOICE connect * [D]avid Collins has excelled at the task, producing a gem of a book that provides readers with an engaging and accessible introduction to a complex story. * Jesuit Higher Education * The book offers glimpses of color and drama while providing a sturdy framework within which to understand Jesuit actions and contributions....An unusually rich array of images, including maps, portraits, and handwritten documents from the archive, further enhance this smart, elegant volume's appeal. * Journal of Jesuit Studies * The book would be welcome in an undergraduate course on religion in North America and in a survey of Catholic Studies, while its readability also makes it attractive for general audiences....Collins maintains a measured tone throughout, nicely balancing individual profiles with larger trends, and social forces versus internal decisions and Vatican pressures.... * American Catholic Studies * [D]avid Collins, SJ, has...summarized the story of the Society of Jesus (at least in the United States) in a crisp, 200-page narrative that most readers will be able to digest in a sitting or two....It is, therefore, an excellent primer to the history of the Jesuits and will hopefully become a bedrock introductory text for future generations of readers. * Journal of Church and State * Fr. David Collins, S.J. has produced a compact and thoroughly engaging study of America's Jesuits. * Catholic Southwest * As the fruit of twenty years of teaching Jesuit history, particularly to Jesuit novices at a summer seminar, this concise account is written at the crossroads of the academic and the popular....Collins, a talented storyteller, weaves the diverse threads of Jesuit activity in the Americas into a compelling and integrated narrative. * Journal of Religion *