The Battle of Dorking: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Battle of Dorking is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Chesney, George Tomkyns (1830–1895).
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"The Battle of Dorking" by George Tomkyns Chesney is a novella published in 1871. Written just after Prussia's victory in the Franco-Prussian War, it tells the story of a German-speaking nation's invasion of Britain through the eyes of an elderly veteran recounting the events to his grandchildren. The narrative depicts Britain's ill-prepared forces facing a swift, superior enemy at Dorking, Surrey. The novella launched the invasion literature genre and became an important precursor to science fiction.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Battle of Dorking
- Author credits: Chesney, George Tomkyns (1830–1895)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fantasy fiction
- Imaginary wars and battles -- Fiction
- War stories
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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