When the World Shook: Book Guide, Author and Facts
When the World Shook by H. Rider Haggard — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Depicts the adventure of three Englishmen who uncover a pair of 250,000 year old super-humans in suspended animation. The super-humans, awakened, view Europe in the midst of the First World War and decide that human civilization must be destroyed.
Quick facts about When the World Shook
- Title: When the World Shook
- Author: H. Rider Haggard
- First published: 1919
- Genre: fiction, action & adventure, english adventure stories, fiction, science fiction, action & adventure
- OpenLibrary ID: OL17518W
Where to read When the World Shook
When the World Shook by H. Rider Haggard is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is When the World Shook about?
Depicts the adventure of three Englishmen who uncover a pair of 250,000 year old super-humans in suspended animation.
Who wrote When the World Shook?
When the World Shook was written by H. Rider Haggard.
When was When the World Shook published?
When the World Shook was first published in 1919.



