The Great War in England in 1897
The Great War in England in 1897 is a novel by William le Queux that depicts an invasion of Britain by France and Russia during the late Victorian era. The story follows the efforts of British intelligence agents to thwart the enemy's plans, culminating in a dramatic battle on English soil.
By William le Queux · First published 1897 · Genre: Science Fiction, Alternate History, War Fiction · 41 chapters · 108,937 words
First lines
War! War in England!
Growled by thoughtful, stern-visaged men, gasped with bated breath by pale-faced, terrified women, the startling news passed quickly round the Avenue Theatre from gallery to boxes. The crisis was swift, complete, crushing. Actors and audience were appalled.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: William le Queux
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Alternate History, War Fiction, Adventure, Political Fiction
- Length: 108,937 words
- Structure: 41 chapters, 1,350 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book is set in a future time from its publication, depicting advanced technology and speculative warfare.
- Alternate History — It presents a fictional account of a war that did not occur, altering historical events.
- War Fiction — The central theme revolves around military conflict and its impact on society.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of action and exploration typical of adventure stories.
Tags
historical fiction · alternate history · war · England · 19th century · military · politics · nationalism · conflict · British Empire · drama · strategy
Contents
- The Shadow of Moloch
- A Tottering Empire
- Arming for the Struggle
- The Spy
- Bombardment of Newhaven
- Landing of the French in Sussex
- Bomb Outrages in London
- Fateful Days for the Old Flag
- Count Von Beilstein at Home
- A Death Draught
- The Massacre at Eastbourne
- In the Eagle's Talons
- Fierce Fighting in the Channel
- Battle off Beachy Head
- The Doom of Hull
- Terror on the Tyne
- Help from our Colonies
- Russian Advance in the Midlands
- Fall of Birmingham
- Our Revenge in the Mediterranean
- A Naval Fight and its Consequences
- Panic in Lancashire
- The Eve of Battle
- Manchester Attacked by Russians
- Gallant Deeds by Cyclists
- Great Battle on the Mersey
- The Fate of the Vanquished
- A Shabby Wayfarer
- Landing of the Enemy at Leith
- Attack on Edinburgh
- "the Demon of War."
- Frightful Slaughter Outside Glasgow
- March of the French on London
- Looting in the Suburbs
- London Bombarded
- Babylon Burning
- Fighting on the Surrey Hills
- Naval Battle off Dungeness
- The Day of Reckoning
- "for England!"
- Dawn