Nauvoo: A Place of Peace, a People of Promise
A great book for understanding the worldview and religion of Mormon Nauvoo, as well as political, economic, and social aspects. --William D. Russell, Sunstone Symposium, Salt Lake City, August 8, 2002A veritable encyclopedia of how a town was built, . . . an economy established, and a city government set up. --Audrey M. Godfrey, Utah Historical Quarterly, Summer 2003Friendly history at its finest. . . . It should be required reading for all inquisitive students of Latter-day Saint history. --Gary James Bergera, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, Fall 2002Leonard's "Nauvoo" is an ambitious and needed update. It will serve as an important first reference. --Byron C. Andreasen, Mormon Historical Studies, volume 3, no. 1, 2002This remarkable new book . . . is sure to be the definitive history of Nauvoo for years to come. --Dennis Lythgoe, Deseret News, June 16, 2002