Dallas Public Library

The 1838 Mormon War in Missouri, Stephen C. LeSueur

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 268-277) and index

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The 1838 Mormon War in Missouri

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Stephen C. LeSueur

"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."--Publishers website

Early Mormonism and Missouri -- Rumblings of a conflict -- Trouble begins -- The Mormons accused -- The militia intervenes -- The Mormons retaliate -- Open warfare -- War against the Saints -- Surrender -- Terms of surrender -- The Richmond Court of Inquiry -- Expulsion -- Appendix: Chronology of events in Missouri, 1838-1839 -- Bibliographical essay