Mormon Envoy
The Diplomatic Legacy of Dr. John Milton Bernhisel
$328.37
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
23 January 2023
Summary
For more than twenty years, John Milton Bernhisel negotiated with the federal government on behalf of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bruce W. Worthen illuminates the life and work of the man whose diplomacy steered the Church’s relationship with Washington, D.C. from its early period of dangerous conflict to a peaceful and pragmatic coexistence.
Having risen from a Pennsylvania backcountry upbringing to become a respected member of the upper class, Bernhisel possesse…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780252044809 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0252044800 |
| Author: | Bruce W. Worthen |
| Publisher: | University of Illinois Press |
| Imprint: | University of Illinois Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 23 January 2023 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 156mm |
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“Worthen’s biography of Bernhisel is also an elegantly written history lesson.” – Library Journal
“What Worthen has given readers is a candidate for ‘bookshelf essential,’ especially for those looking for fresh perspectives on the often-told and widely-documented early events of Restoration history. Academically impeccable, Mormon Envoy is a good yarn, and Bernhisel’s unique perspective makes for a narratively fascinating vantage amidst these dueling saints and senators.” –John Whitmer Historical Association Journal “Worthen does an excellent job of emphasizing Bernhisel’s accomplishments in Mormon Envoy.” –Journal of Mormon History “Worthen’s biography of Bernhisel is also an elegantly written history lesson.” –Library Journal
About The Author
Bruce W. Worthen
Bruce W. Worthen is an independent scholar.
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