The Jesuits, 1534-1921 A History of the Society of Jesus from Its Foundation to the Present Time
CHAPTER VI
JAPAN 1555-1645
After Xavier's time--Torres and Fernandes--Civandono-- Nunhes and Pinto--The King of Hirando--First Persecution --Gago and Vilela--Almeida--Uprising against the Emperor --Justus Ucondono and Nobunaga--Valignani--Founding of Nangasaki--Fervor and Fidelity of the Converts--Embassy to Europe--Journey through Portugal, Spain and Italy-- Reception by Gregory XIII and Sixtus V--Return to Japan --The Great Persecutions by Taicosama, Daifusama, Shogun I and Shogun II--Spinola and other Martyrs--Arrival of Franciscans and Dominicans--Popular eagerness for death --Mastrilli--Attempts to establish a Hierarchy--Closing the Ports--Discovery of the Christians. 166-196