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LoC No.: 14017820
Title: The Battle of Dorking
Note: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "The Battle of Dorking" by George Tomkyns Chesney is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the recollections of an Englishman who describes the disastrous consequences of a military invasion that befalls England due to unpreparedness and complacency in the face of a growing threat. Through his reflections, the narrative highlights themes of nationalism, the folly of neglecting military reforms, and the societal attitudes leading up to the conflict. The opening of "The Battle of Dorking" introduces a narrator speaking to his grandchildren about a grave historical event that took place fifty years prior. He expresses sorrow over England's humiliation, blaming a lack of vigilance and preparation for the sudden invasion that occurred while the nation was distracted by its own prosperity. The narrator recounts the nation's blind optimism, the warnings ignored, and the consequences of military mismanagement, setting the stage for the ensuing narrative of disaster and the ultimate battle at Dorking. The tone reflects a deep sense of regret and a desire to impart lessons from history to future generations, indicating that the past holds vital lessons for the present. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chesney, George Tomkyns, 1830-1895
Author of introduction, etc.: Powell, G. H. (George Herbert), 1856-1924
EBook No.: 65882
Published: Jul 20, 2021
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: War stories
Subject: Imaginary wars and battles -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 14017820
Title: The Battle of Dorking
Note: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "The Battle of Dorking" by George Tomkyns Chesney is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the recollections of an Englishman who describes the disastrous consequences of a military invasion that befalls England due to unpreparedness and complacency in the face of a growing threat. Through his reflections, the narrative highlights themes of nationalism, the folly of neglecting military reforms, and the societal attitudes leading up to the conflict. The opening of "The Battle of Dorking" introduces a narrator speaking to his grandchildren about a grave historical event that took place fifty years prior. He expresses sorrow over England's humiliation, blaming a lack of vigilance and preparation for the sudden invasion that occurred while the nation was distracted by its own prosperity. The narrator recounts the nation's blind optimism, the warnings ignored, and the consequences of military mismanagement, setting the stage for the ensuing narrative of disaster and the ultimate battle at Dorking. The tone reflects a deep sense of regret and a desire to impart lessons from history to future generations, indicating that the past holds vital lessons for the present. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chesney, George Tomkyns, 1830-1895
Author of introduction, etc.: Powell, G. H. (George Herbert), 1856-1924
EBook No.: 65882
Published: Jul 20, 2021
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: War stories
Subject: Imaginary wars and battles -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.