When William Came: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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When William Came is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Saki (1870–1916).
Catalogue synopsis
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"When William Came" by Saki is a novel published in November 1913. Set in a future London under German occupation after Britain's defeat in war, it chronicles life under Kaiser Wilhelm II's rule. This work of invasion literature explores the dramatic changes brought by foreign conquest, from altered legal systems to enforced police registration. Written amid rising European tensions, the novel serves as both a warning and an argument for military preparedness, painting a bitter portrait of a subjugated England.
Book and edition facts
- Title: When William Came
- Author credits: Saki (1870–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- London (England) -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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