Delve into the fascinating narrative of the **Kingdom of Nauvoo** by Benjamin E. Park, where the dream of a religious utopia comes alive. This illuminating 336-page account, published by W W Norton & Company in 2021, utilizes newly available resources to recount the founding and eventual downfall of the Mormon city of Nauvoo, nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River in Illinois. Explore the early Mormons' ambition as they constructed a thriving community complete with their own constitution and military, only to face violent opposition from the surrounding populace. Experience the compelling history of Nauvoo's residents, including the unyielding Emma Smith, wife of Joseph Smith, who stood against polygamy. This book not only enriches the knowledge of Mormon history but also integrates it into the broader narrative of American history. Ideal for historians, students, and anyone intrigued by religious movements, *Kingdom of Nauvoo* offers a unique perspective on a critical period of American development. With free shipping and a delivery timeframe of up to 6 weeks, it’s never been easier to add this remarkable title to your collection. Don't miss out on this crucial piece of American history - order your brand-new copy today, and dive into a narrative that promises to challenge and enlighten.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781324091103
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 336


Description:
In Kingdom of Nauvoo, Benjamin E. Park draws on newly available sources to re-create the founding and destruction of the Mormon city of Nauvoo. On the banks of the Mississippi in Illinois, the early Mormons built a religious utopia, establishing their own army and writing their own constitution. For those offenses and others?including the introduction of polygamy, which was bitterly opposed by Emma Smith, the iron-willed first wife of Joseph Smith?the surrounding population violently ejected the Mormons, sending them on their flight to Utah. Throughout his absorbing chronicle, Park shows how the Mormons of Nauvoo were representative of their era, and in doing so elevates Mormon history into the American mainstream.