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  • The Battle of Dorking
    G. H. (George Herbert) Powell / George Tomkyns Chesney
    'The Battle of Dorking' by George Tomkyns Chesney presents a chilling vision of future war and military strategy. This enduring work of dystopian fiction explores the potential consequences of invasion and defeat, painting a stark picture of a nation unprepared. Through a gripping narrative, Chesney delves into themes of national security, public policy, and the devastating rea...
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    14,72 €

  • THE BATTLE OF DORKING Reminiscences of a Volunteer
    George Tomkyns Chesney
    George Tomkyns Chesney’s novella The Battle of Dorking (1871) was written in reaction to the German army’s swift invasion of France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71. Chesney’s alarmist story imagines a successful German invasion of England via the east coast town of Harwich, with the final battle inland at Dorking leading to the capitulation of the British government, and ...
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  • The Battle of Dorking
    George Tomkyns Chesney
    This is a novel by George Tomkyns Chesney, starting the genre of invasion literature and an important precursor of science fiction. Written just after the Prussian victory in the Franco-Prussian War, it describes an invasion of Britain by a German-speaking country referred to in oblique terms as the Other Power or The Enemy.The story is told as a narrative by an unnamed veteran...
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    31,01 €

  • The Battle Of Dorking; Reminiscences Of A Volunteer
    George Tomkyns Chesney
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...
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    31,21 €

  • The Dilemma
    George Tomkyns Chesney
    'The Dilemma: A Tale of the Mutiny' by George Tomkyns Chesney plunges readers into a thrilling historical sea adventure. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous mutiny, the novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and survival on the high seas. Chesney masterfully crafts a narrative filled with suspense and action, bringing to life the challenges faced by sailors in the 19t...
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    27,91 €

  • Bataille De Dorking
    George Tomkyns Chesney
    Bataille De Dorking: Invasion Des Prussiens En Angleterre, by George Tomkyns Chesney, is a compelling work of speculative fiction originally published in 1871. Written in French, this gripping narrative depicts a chilling scenario: the invasion of England by Prussian forces. Chesney masterfully portrays the ensuing chaos and the dire consequences for British society. 'Bataille ...
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    21,12 €

  • Historical Records Of The Maltese Corps Of The British Army (1897)
    Alexander George Chesney
    Historical Records of the Maltese Corps of the British Army is a book written by Alexander George Chesney in 1897. The book is a detailed account of the Maltese Corps, a regiment of the British Army that was made up of Maltese soldiers. The book covers the history of the regiment from its formation in 1800 to its disbandment in 1817. It includes information about the battles th...
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    33,30 €

  • The Battle Of Dorking
    George Chesney
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 edit...
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    12,77 €