A Brief History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Birth of the Prophet Joseph Smith to the Present Time is an authoritative and comprehensive account of the history of the LDS Church. Written by a prominent church leader, this book covers the founding of the church, its growth and expansion, and its influence on American society and culture. It also includes profiles of key figures in the church's history and an analysis of its doctrines and practices. A Brief History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Birth of the Prophet Joseph Smith to the Present Time is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and teachings of the LDS Church. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.