The Invasion
Gelesen von Tom Weiss
William Le Queux
(4,327 Sterne; 52 Bewertungen)
This novel, also known as The Invasion of 1910, is a 1906 novel written mainly by William Le Queux (with H. W. Wilson providing the naval chapters). It is one of the more famous examples of Invasion literature and is an example of pre-World War I Germanophobia, as it preached the need to prepare for war with Germany. The book takes the form of a military history and includes excerpts from the characters' journals and letters and descriptions of the fictional German campaign itself. The novel originally appeared in serial form in the Daily Mail newspaper from 19 March 1906, and was a huge success. The newspaper's circulation increased greatly, and it made a small fortune for Le Queux, eventually being translated into twenty-seven languages and selling over one million copies in book form.
It is centered on an invasion by the Germans, who have managed to land a sizable invasion force on the East Coast of England. They advance inland, cutting all telegraph lines and despoiling farmland as they go, and the British struggle to mount a proper defense. The Germans eventually reach London and occupy half the city. A junior Member of Parliament declares that "Britain is not defeated" and organizes a resistance movement, the "League of Defenders", despite harsh reprisals by the Germans and a severe lack of arms. The Germans seem unable to combat this and tighten their control of London, and suddenly find themselves faced with a popular uprising. Eventually a newly-formed British Army marches to liberate London. The fictional war, however, is a stalemate since it appears that German forces have managed to occupy Belgium and the Netherlands. (Introduction by Wikipedia) (10 hr 34 min)
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Bewertungen
cristobalite
(1,5 Sterne)
Interesting but repetitive in spots. Most Americans will not relate to the English geography. Ending a little contrived and obvious. This was certainly a piece that was written to argue for war preparation prior to WW 1.
Listener
(4,5 Sterne)
Riveting, great author, in many ways quite prophetic. Very well read, tho bit "tinny" sound effect can be distracting. Very good bet this author and reader:)
An interesting listen
Kentworth
(5 Sterne)
This book held my interest, and the reader is excellent. Upon reflection, I'm left to wonder if the League of Defenders may have been a precursor to the League of Nations, which didn't come about until a decade after the publication of this book. Either way, this story is well described and a very interesting listen.
you won't believe it was written pre war
Stuart Noxon
(5 Sterne)
fantastic
invasion
Ms. Elizabeth
(5 Sterne)
History seems to repeating itself only this time it's America. Safety comes thru strength. Our military has been weakend like never before. Politicians should read this book and hopefully learn.
Matt C
(3,5 Sterne)
A bit slow in the middle but an interesting consideration. Interesting if you are familiar with the places mentioned.