Publisher's Synopsis
Manassas is a historical fiction novel written by Upton Sinclair. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the lives of several characters on both sides of the conflict. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the events leading up to the Battle of Bull Run (also known as the Battle of Manassas) and the second part covering the battle itself.The main characters in the novel include Allan Montague, a Union soldier who is disillusioned with the war and struggles with his conscience; Judith Carew, a Southern belle who becomes involved with Allan and is torn between her loyalty to the Confederacy and her love for him; and Colonel Ross, a Confederate officer who is determined to win the war at any cost.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the brutality of war. Sinclair portrays the soldiers on both sides as human beings with their own fears, hopes, and dreams, rather than simply as faceless enemies. He also shows the devastating impact of war on civilians, particularly women and children.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.
