The Great War Syndicate
The Great War Syndicate is a novel by Frank R. Stockton that tells the story of a group of wealthy businessmen who form a syndicate to profit from World War I. The book explores themes of greed, corruption, and the consequences of war.
By Frank R. Stockton · First published 1895 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Political Fiction · 39,478 words
First lines
In the spring of a certain year, not far from the close of the nineteenth century, when the political relations between the United States and Great Britain became so strained that careful observers on both sides of the Atlantic were forced to the belief that a serious break in these relations might be looked for at any time, the fishing schooner Eliza Drum sailed from a port in Maine for the banks of Newfoundland.
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The Great War Syndicate is listed on Textopian as a novel by Frank R. Stockton, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frank R. Stockton
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Political Fiction, War Fiction, Speculative Fiction
- Length: 39,478 words
- Structure: 1 section, 441 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The plot revolves around advanced technology and futuristic warfare.
- Adventure — The story involves a series of exciting and risky undertakings.
- Political Fiction — The narrative includes significant political elements and international relations.
- War Fiction — The central theme is centered around war and military conflict.
Tags
war · syndicate · conflict · adventure · politics · strategy · suspense · drama · historical · fiction · military · power