William Le Queux

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The Invasion of 1910 (eBook, ePUB)

Including "The Great War in England in 1897"

Beschreibung

In "The Invasion of 1910," William Le Queux masterfully crafts a gripping narrative that intertwines political intrigue, espionage, and the looming dread of a foreign invasion of Britain. Written against the backdrop of early 20th-century imperial tensions and the anxieties of a changing world, the novel utilizes a vivid and urgent prose style that reflects the era's fascination with nationalism and militarism. Le Queux employs a blend of imaginative speculation and contemporary fears to depict a fictional invasion, delving into the socio-political undercurrents of British society and the potential ruptures caused by an external threat. William Le Queux was a prolific writer and journalist, whose experiences as a war correspondent during the Balkan Wars deeply influenced his perception of global conflict and security. His engagement with themes of espionage and national defense in his earlier works set the stage for this novel, lighting a fire in his imagination about the vulnerabilities of his homeland in an increasingly hostile world. Le Queux's unique blend of fiction and reality serves to heighten the sense of urgency that permeates his writing. Readers with an interest in historical fiction, military strategy, or British imperial anxieties will find "The Invasion of 1910" not only an entertaining tale but also a profound reflection of early 20th-century socio-political dynamics. This book invites readers to contemplate the fragility of national identity and the specter of war, making it a thought-provoking addition to any literary collection.

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Autor

Anglo-French journalist and author William Tufnell Le Queux was born on July 2, 1864, and died on October 13, 1927. He was also a diplomat (honorary consul for San Marino), a traveler (in Europe, the Balkans, and North Africa), a fan of flying (he presided over the first British air meeting at Doncaster in 1909), and a wireless pioneer who played music on his own station long before radio was widely available. However, he often exaggerated his own skills and accomplishments. The Great War in England in 1897 (1894), a fantasy about an invasion by France and Russia, and The Invasion of 1910 (1906), a fantasy about an invasion by Germany, are his best-known works. Le Queux was born in the city. The man who raised him was English, and his father was French. He went to school in Europe and learned art in Paris from Ignazio (or Ignace) Spiridon. As a young man, he walked across Europe and then made a living by writing for French newspapers. He moved back to London in the late 1880s and managed the magazines Gossip and Piccadilly. In 1891, he became a parliamentary reporter for The Globe. He stopped working as a reporter in 1893 to focus on writing and traveling.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. September 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028314682
• Artikelnr.: 69805006