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The Battle of Dorking is a novella written by George Chesney, first published in 1871. It is a fictional account of a hypothetical invasion of England by a foreign power, told from the perspective of a narrator who lived through the events. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the invasion and subsequent defeat of the British army by an unnamed enemy, believed to be Germany.The novella is divided into two parts, with the first part describing the events leading up to the invasion and the second part detailing the invasion itself. The story is told through the eyes of a soldier who fought in the battle and witnessed the destruction of his country.The Battle of Dorking was written at a time when Britain was experiencing a decline in military power and was facing the threat of invasion from other European powers. The novella served as a warning to the British people about the importance of maintaining a strong military and being prepared for any potential threats.The book was well-received upon its initial publication and has since become a classic of early science fiction and military fiction. It has been adapted into various forms, including a play and a radio drama, and has influenced numerous other works in the genre.The notorious account of future war that so stunned 1870s Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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