"In the summer and fall of 1838, animosity between Mormons and their neighbors in western Missouri erupted into an armed conflict known as the Mormon War. The conflict continued until early November, when the outnumbered Mormons surrendered and agreed to leave the state. In this…
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While much has been written on the Mormon War in past decades, Stephen C. LeSueur takes a fresh and much-needed new look. Writing in clear, straightforward prose, LeSueur has produced a thorough and thoughtful study that makes several important contribution ...
"In early-nineteenth-century Missouri, the duel was a rite of passage for many young gentlemen seeking prestige and power. In time, however, other social groups, influenced by the ruling class, engaged in a variety of violent acts and symbolic challenges under the rubric of the …
