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Historical FantasyVictorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

The great war in England in 1897

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  • 1894 first published
  • 301 pages
  • 30 editions
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Published in 1894, The great war in England in 1897 is a historical fantasy and Victorian science fiction novel by William Le Queux. The story is set in Great Britain. Readers will find themes of imaginary wars and battles, defenses, Great Britain. Royal Navy and officers.

It has been published in 30 editions. On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 697 times in the last 30 days.

At about 301 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours. It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

About The great war in England in 1897

"The Great War in England in 1897" by William Le Queux is an invasion novel published in 1894. Britain faces a devastating assault by French and Russian forces who advance deep into English territory. As patriots fight desperately against the invaders, an unexpected ally emerges that could turn the tide of war. This early example of invasion literature captivated Victorian readers with its shocking scenario of European powers locked in combat—a vision that would prove eerily prophetic, though with alliances reversed, two decades later.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Subjects

  • Imaginary wars and battles
  • Defenses
  • Historical fantasy
  • Great britain
  • Great Britain. Royal Navy
  • Great Britain
  • Officers
  • English Science fiction
  • Great Britain, Defenses

Quick answers

Who wrote The great war in England in 1897?

The great war in England in 1897 was written by William Le Queux and first published in 1894.

What genre is The great war in England in 1897?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

How long is The great war in England in 1897?

The median edition has 301 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

Is The great war in England in 1897 free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

What books are similar to The great war in England in 1897?

Readers who like it often enjoy A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, The Picture of Dorian Gray and She.

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