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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 major new interpretation of those events, LeSueur argues that while a number of prejudices and fears stimulated the opposition of Missourians to their Mormon neighbors, Mormon militancy contributed greatly to the animosity between them.  Prejudice and poor judgment characterized leaders on both sides of the struggle.  In addition, LeSueur views the conflict as an expression of attitudes and beliefs that have fostered a vigilante tradition in the United States.  The willingness of both Missourians and Mormons to adopt extralegal measures to protect and enforce community values led to the breakdown of civil control and to open warfare in northwestern Missouri.

Read The 1838 Mormon War in Missouri Stephen C LeSueur Books

"Well written, fantastic job of research. Couldn't ask for a better, more complete writing that details a notable historic time. Highly recommended."

Product details Paperback 296 pages Publisher University of Missouri (April 1, 1987) Language English ISBN-10 0826207294

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The 1838 Mormon War in Missouri Stephen C LeSueur Books Reviews

• A high-quality and relatively unbiased look at the Missouri Mormon War. This is an interesting period of history, and both sides resorted to misinformation and sneak attacks on innocent bystanders. LeSueur's book is as good a book as there is available, and he makes a sincere effort to identify when the facts of the case are not clear.
• I am not a Mormon, but at the same time very interested in the history behind the rise and fall of Joseph Smith, and Mormon history. I had previously read "Cultures in Conflict" (another great book) about the Mormons in Nauvoo IL, after they had been driven out of Missouri, so was naturally curious as to what had happened to them before that in Missouri. The 1938 Morman War explains in great detail (all sources subtitled) the goings on there at that time. This book is written from a bystanders point of view, and seems to be very fair and balanced. After reading this book I have a desire to travel to those places in NW Missouri to visit.
• Well written, fantastic job of research. Couldn't ask for a better, more complete writing that details a notable historic time. Highly recommended.
• A Nice addition to the complex Mormon history in 19th century Missouri
• Very impressed with the book.
• I enjoyed the book as I learned quite a lot about these people that I had always wondered about. I still wonder how people can believe this religion.
• Great historical book that will help you understand this period in history better
• This is the definitive book on the 1838 period of Mormon history. LeSueur is fair, and treats it as the historian that he is. As a strong Mormon, I view LeSueur as the most impartial of the many authors I have read on this period of Mormon history.