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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
    Tomkyns Chesney
    The Battle of Dorking: A Timeless Classic RebornStep into a gripping alternate history with ''The Battle of Dorking,'' a visionary tale by Tomkyns Chesney that has captivated readers for generations. First published in 1871, this groundbreaking novella imagines a world where Britain faces an unexpected invasion, challenging the very fabric of its society. As the nation teeters ...
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    10,33 €

  • 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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    11,67 €

  • 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 €