"The Great Conspiracy, Volume 1" by John Alexander Logan is a historical exploration of the path to the American Civil War. The book looks back to the early days of America, examining how slavery, politics, and economic differences created increasing tension between the North and the South, and how deals and laws only seemed to make things worse, pulling the nation closer to war.

The Great Conspiracy, Volume 1
By John Alexander Logan
Discover how the seeds of conflict were sown long before the first shots were fired, as America wrestled with slavery, setting the stage for a nation divided.
Summary
About the AuthorJohn Alexander Logan was an American soldier and politician. He served in the Mexican–American War and was a general in the Union Army in the American Civil War. He served the state of Illinois as a state Representative, a U.S. Representative, and a U.S. Senator and was an unsuccessful candidate for Vice President of the United States as James G. Blaine's running mate in the election of 1884. As the 3rd Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, he is regarded as the most important figure in the movement to recognize Memorial Day as an official holiday.
John Alexander Logan was an American soldier and politician. He served in the Mexican–American War and was a general in the Union Army in the American Civil War. He served the state of Illinois as a state Representative, a U.S. Representative, and a U.S. Senator and was an unsuccessful candidate for Vice President of the United States as James G. Blaine's running mate in the election of 1884. As the 3rd Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, he is regarded as the most important figure in the movement to recognize Memorial Day as an official holiday.