Manassas a Novel of the War

Manassas is a historical fiction novel by Upton Sinclair that tells the story of the American Civil War through the eyes of various characters. The novel is set in Virginia and follows the events leading up to the first major battle of the war, the Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Battle of Manassas. The story is told from multiple perspectives, including Union and Confederate soldiers, civilians, politicians, and slaves. It explores the motivations and beliefs of each character, as well as the social and political tensions that led to the war. The main characters include Allan Montague, a Northern journalist who is sympathetic to the Confederate cause; his cousin, Harry Kenton, a Confederate soldier; and Judith Carew, a Southern belle who becomes involved in the war effort. The novel also delves into the experiences of African American slaves, both those who escape to join the Union army and those who remain in bondage. Throughout the novel, Sinclair portrays the brutality and devastation of war, as well as the human cost of political conflict. He also explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice. Overall, Manassas is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in American history.1904. Sinclair, American novelist, essayist, playwright, and short story writer, whose works reflected his socialistic views. Among his most famous books is The Jungle, which launched a government investigation of the meatpacking plants of Chicago, and changed the food laws of America. Sinclair started to write a trilogy about the American Civil War. Manassas, the first part, features a young Southern man, Allan Montague, who joins the Union army and is involved in the Battle at Manassas. Sinclair did not continue with the other parts. Although the book received favorable reviews, it was not a bestseller. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.