The Great White Army

The Great White Army follows a surgeon-major as he navigates the chaos of war in Moscow, facing treachery, love, and the struggle for survival amidst the turmoil of the Russian campaign. The story captures the stark contrasts between moments of camaraderie and the ever-present dangers lurking in enemy territory.

By Max Pemberton · First published 1898 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, War Literature · 10 chapters · 84,287 words

First lines

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I, Janil de Constant, remember very well the moment when we first beheld the glorious city of Moscow, which we had marched twelve thousand leagues to take.

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The Great White Army is listed on Textopian as a novel by Max Pemberton, dated 1898 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Max Pemberton
• Date: 1898 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, War Literature, Drama, Literary Fiction
• Length: 84,287 words
• Structure: 10 chapters, 1,355 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Discussion starters

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• How does this novel by Max Pemberton fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
• Where does Historical Fiction first become important in the reading?

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The book is set against a historical backdrop, exploring themes and events from the past.
• Adventure — The narrative involves exploration and challenges faced by characters in a dynamic setting.
• War Literature — The plot centers around military themes and the impact of war on individuals and society.
• Drama — The story delves into character development and emotional conflicts.

Tags

Historical Fiction · War Novel · Russian Revolution · Military History · Adventure · Action · Drama · Politics · Social Commentary · Class Struggle · Revolutionary Literature · Imperialism

Contents

• The Woman on the Stairs
• The Guillotine
• The Treasure in the Woods
• Phantom Music
• The Camp by the River
• The Witch in Ermine
• Little Petrovka
• The Affair at the Post-House
• We Cross the Berezina
• The Last Review

More by Max Pemberton

• The Ripening Rubies (1950)
• The Iron Pirate (1894)
• Aladdin of London (1900)
• The Man who Drove the Car (1914)
• The House under the Sea (1902)
• The Lady Evelyn (1906)
• Jewel Mysteries (1898)
• The Garden of Swords (1894)
• All works by Max Pemberton