Ann Hagedorn is an author whose work delves into the intricate narratives of American society. Through her extensive journalism career, particularly at The Wall Street Journal, Hagedorn uncovers themes of fraud, collapse, and the hidden machinations of power. Her style is characterized by meticulous research and an ability to present complex subjects in an engaging and accessible manner. Hagedorn focuses on telling stories that illuminate the lesser-known aspects of American life and economy, offering readers a penetrating look into these phenomena.
Traces the story of John Rankin and the heroes of the Ripley, Ohio, line of the Underground Railroad, identifying the pre-Civil War conflicts between abolitionists and slave chasers along the Ohio River banks.
The delicate splendour and fairytale beauty of Islamic artThe art which arose from the 7th century in the Islamic empires reached from Spain and Morocco to the borders of China. It bore the stamp above all of Arabs, Persians and Turks, but outstanding contributions also came from Egypt and India. "Islamic Art" presents prominent luxury ceramics, prayer mats, goldsmithery, as well as witnesses to the decorative arts and calligraphy – and above all the masterpieces of the splendidly colourful courtly book illumination of Persia and the Mughal emperors of India. The book examines the contributions of the different countries and how they influenced each other, and in this way vividly illustrates the unfolding of the delicate splendour and fairytale beauty of Islamic art from its beginnings into the modern era.