God's Soldiers: Adventure, Politics, Intrigue, and Power--A History of the Jesuits Hardcover – 1 May 2004

Yes, it is very brief, but it does pack a fascinating punch. Just when Wright gets to the meat of an interesting area he switches gears, from South America to India to Quebec to Rome. I guess you could say the book's pace mimmicks the Jesuit's agency. If you're curious about a few of the notable Jesuits mentioned than you should definately check out  Ignatian Humanism: A Dynamic Spirituality for the 21st Century . Ignatian Humanism: A Dynamic Spirituality for the 21st Century

Great and informative!