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Classic Fantasy

The Invasion

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William Le Queux's The Invasion is a classic fantasy novel. It deals with imaginary wars and battles.

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About The Invasion

"The Invasion" by William Le Queux is a novel written in 1906. It depicts a fictional German invasion of England, where enemy forces land on the East Coast, advance toward London, and occupy half the city. The British struggle to mount an effective defense until a resistance movement sparks a popular uprising. Written to warn the public about Britain's lack of military preparedness, the novel became a sensation, selling over one million copies and appearing in twenty-seven languages.
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Themes, setting & tropes

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  • Imaginary wars and battles
  • Great Britain, Defenses

Quick answers

Who wrote The Invasion?

The Invasion was written by William Le Queux.

What genre is The Invasion?

It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

Is The Invasion 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.

Is there a free audiobook of The Invasion?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 10 h 34 min.

What books are similar to The Invasion?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

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