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A powerful classic of American historical fiction, Manassas: A Novel of the War brings the moral struggle of the Civil War to life through the eyes of Allan Montague, a young Southerner whose journey from pro-slavery upbringing to abolitionist conviction mirrors the nation's defining crisis. As Allan encounters leading figures of the antislavery movement--including Levi Coffin and Frederick Douglass--he is forced to confront the realities of bondage, freedom, and national identity. Combining vivid historical detail with profound ethical inquiry, Upton Sinclair's landmark novel offers readers an unforgettable exploration of slavery, conscience, and the forces that shaped the United States during its most turbulent era.