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The Coming Conquest of England (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Peck, William F.

 
9781451007879: The Coming Conquest of England (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A gripping glimpse of a world on the brink, where imperial councils gamble with global fate.

This translation offers a dramatic look at a future in which Germany, France, and Russia chart a bold course against England, using diplomacy, strategy, and hard power to redraw the map of empires. Set in a high-stakes council chamber, the narrative follows rulers, generals, and advisers as they debate war, peace, and the reach of sea power. The action spans continents—from Europe to Asia and beyond—and threads political maneuvering with personal loyalties, secrecy, and ambition. Readers glimpse the pressures of colonial ambition, naval supremacy, and the limits of empire in a tense, fictionalized vision of world history.

  • Explore a speculative, globe-spanning plot where major powers reconsider alliances and rivals.
  • Watch political debate shape long-term strategy, from sea routes to colonial ambitions.
  • Experience a narrative that blends history with imagined futures and personal loyalties.
  • Follow characters negotiating danger, honor, and the price of national advantage.

Ideal for readers of historical speculation and alternate histories, especially those curious about imperial power, diplomacy, and the forces that shape nations.

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About the Author

Charlotte Niese wurde am 07.06.1854 in Burg auf Fehmarn geboren; sie starb am 08.12.1935 in Altona. Ihr Vater war Pastor in Burg auf Fehmarn. Charlotte bestand die Prüfung zur Lehrerin an Höheren Töchterschulen und unterrichtete als Hauslehrerin in Schleswig-Holstein, in der Rheinprovinz sowie als Internatserzieherin in Montreux. Danach zog sie zu ihrer inzwischen verwitweten Mutter nach Plön und begann mit der Veröffentlichung eigener Prosatexte, anfangs noch unter dem männlichen Pseudonym Lucian Bürger. 1884 ließ sie sich in Altona nieder, 1888 zog sie nach Ottensen. Insgesamt verfasste Charlotte Niese sechzig Romane und Erzählbände. Quelle: Wikipedia

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