Brigham Young and the Expansion of the Mormon Faith: Volume 31
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Brigham Young and the Expansion of the Mormon Faith: Volume 31

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Format: Hardcover Language: English ISBN: 0806162775 ISBN13: 9780806162775 Release Date: May 2019 Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press Length: 416 Pages Weight: 1.46 lbs. Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 8.5" As president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Utah's first territorial governor, Brigham Young (1801-77) shaped a religion, a migration, and the American West. He led the Saints to Utah, guided the establishment of 350 settlements, and inspired the Mormons as they weathered unimaginable trials and hardships. Although he generally succeeded, some decisions, especially those regarding the Mormon Reformation and the Black Hawk War, were less than sound. In this new biography, historian Thomas G. Alexander draws on a lifetime of research to provide an evenhanded view of Young and his leadership. Following the murder in 1844 of church founder Joseph Smith, Young bore a heavy responsibility: ensuring the survival and expansion of the church and

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