Manassas a Novel of the War

""Manassas: A Novel of the War"" by Upton Sinclair is a historical fiction novel set during the American Civil War. The story follows the lives of two families, the Stonemans and the Camerons, who are divided by their loyalties to the Union and the Confederacy. The novel focuses on the First Battle of Manassas, also known as the Battle of Bull Run, which took place on July 21, 1861. The book explores the human cost of war as well as the political and social issues that led to the conflict. The characters are richly drawn and the narrative is both gripping and insightful. Sinclair's writing style is vivid and evocative, transporting readers back to a tumultuous time in American history. Overall, ""Manassas: A Novel of the War"" is a powerful and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on the Civil War.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.