Carthage Conspiracy

Book cover of Carthage Conspiracy: The Trial of the Accused Assassins of Joseph Smith

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Carthage Conspiracy deals with the general problem of Mormon/non-Mormon conflict, as well as with the dramatic story of Mormon prophet Joseph Smith, his brother Hyrum, and their alleged assassins. It places the infamous event at the Carthage jail (1846) and the subsequent murder-conspiracy trial in the context of Mormon and…

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1 author picked Carthage Conspiracy as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Alex Beam

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Not only is this book fascinating, but it is also utterly honest, and honesty is in short supply in Mormon history-telling. Oaks is a politically conservative and culturally controversial member of the Mormon church’s ruling triumvirate, which in no way detracts from this masterpiece.

From Alex's list on Mormon history.