The Coming Conquest of England by August Niemann
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| Author | Niemann, August, 1839-1919 |
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| Translator | Freese, John Henry |
| Uniform Title | Der Weltkrieg. English |
| Title | The Coming Conquest of England |
| Note | Translation of Der Weltkrieg, deutsche Traume |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger |
| Summary | "The Coming Conquest of England" by August Niemann is a historical narrative written in the early 20th century that speculates on a potential military conflict between Russia and England. The book engages with contemporary geopolitical tensions and presents a vivid depiction of a council meeting in Russia, where various state officials discuss strategic moves against British dominance, suggesting a possible alliance of France, Germany, and Russia. The narrative sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of war, national honor, and imperial ambitions as it envisions Russia's military aspirations toward India. The opening of the text introduces readers to a critical meeting at the Imperial Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, attended by key military and political figures. Led by Grand Duke Michael, the participants express grave concerns over the encroaching influence of England and the aggression shown by Japan, perceived as proxies for British insecurity. A sense of urgency permeates their discussions as they explore military strategies to secure Russian interests in Central Asia and India. Tension builds around the prospect of war, reflecting characters' convictions that a coordinated effort among major powers could liberate Europe from England’s grasp. This vivid portrayal of strategic council dynamics foreshadows significant events that will unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Imaginary wars and battles -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2026 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 137 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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