Under the Prophet in Utah the National Menace of a Political Priestcraft

This book is a scathing indictment of the Mormon Church and its leaders. Cannon, a former senator from Utah and a onetime member of the church, reveals the inner workings of the theocracy that rules the state, showing how its leaders use political power to enforce their will and suppress dissent. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand knowledge, he documents how the church controls education, the press, and the legal system, and how it exploits its members for financial gain. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West or the relationship between church and state.