The Great War of 189-: A Forecast

Archibald Forbes

1838–1900

A fearless Victorian war correspondent, he became famous for vivid frontline reporting that brought major European and imperial conflicts to readers at home. His mix of soldierly experience and fast, dramatic writing helped define modern war journalism.

Charles Lowe

1848–1931

A Scottish journalist and historian, he spent years reporting from Berlin and turned that firsthand knowledge into lively books about Bismarck, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and imperial Europe.

A British army officer turned military writer, he brought campaigns, tactics, and strategy to life for readers at the turn of the 20th century. His books range from studies of Napoleon’s wars to broader arguments about how modern warfare was changing the world.

John Frederick Maurice

1841–1912

Remembered for turning hard military experience into clear, influential writing, this British officer brought history, strategy, and public debate together in a way that still feels lively. His books range from major war histories to thoughtful works on national defense and military literature.

David Christie Murray

1847–1907

A prolific Victorian novelist and journalist, he turned years of reporting into lively, popular fiction. His career ranged from newspaper work and war correspondence to novels, plays, and collaborations with other writers.

A veteran British war correspondent, he turned years of reporting and travel into a memoir full of firsthand recollections. His work connects late Victorian journalism with the world of early twentieth-century conflict.