Logan John eBooks

The Great Conspiracy (Classicus Edition). E-book. Formato EPUB John Logan   -  Classicus, 2025  - 

John Logan’s The Great Conspiracy is a powerful and meticulously researched account of the political turmoil that led to the American Civil War. First published in 1886, this compelling work examines the growing tensions between North and South, exposing the calculated efforts to preserve and expand slavery at any cost. With the insight of a Union general and statesman, Logan unravels the web of political maneuvering, failed compromises, and radical actions that pushed the nation toward its most devastating conflict.     Through a detailed exploration of key events such as the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the rise of abolitionist movements, the Dred Scott decision, and the election of Abraham Lincoln, Logan presents a clear and forceful argument that the war was not an accident of history but the result of deliberate conspiracy. He reveals how pro-slavery factions sought to control the government, silence opposition, and dismantle the Union, making war an inevitable consequence of their relentless pursuit of power.     More than just a historical analysis, The Great Conspiracy serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of political extremism and the fragility of democracy. This Classicus edition brings Logan’s insightful and impassioned work to a new generation of readers, offering an essential perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in American history. A must-read for scholars, students, and history enthusiasts alike, this book remains as relevant today as when it was first written.

Rosso. E-book. Formato EPUB Logan John   -  Cue Press, 2016  - 

La pièce è ispirata alla biografia del pittore americano Mark Rothko, maestro dell’espressionismo astratto, che alla fine degli anni Cinquanta ottenne la più ricca commissione della storia dell’arte moderna, una serie di murali per il ristorante Four Season di New York. Puntando i riflettori proprio su quel periodo, Rosso mette in scena lo scontro tra generazioni di artisti: tra Rothko, un uomo maturo che fa i conti con se stesso, e Ken, giovane allievo alla ricerca di un ‘padre’. «Il figlio deve scacciare il padre. Rispettarlo, certo, ma anche ucciderlo» – sostiene Rothko ripercorrendo la propria storia – «Abbiamo distrutto il cubismo, io e de Kooning e Barnett Newman». Dopo due anni di lavoro febbrile per realizzare i dipinti murali, sarà inevitabilmente Ken a mettere in discussione il maestro in uno scontro teso e feroce che lo spinge alla scelta radicale (ma intimamente coerente) di disattendere gli impegni con il Four Season.