The Invasion

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The Invasion

by William Le Queux

EN·~10 hours·39 chapters

Chapters

39 total

E-text prepared by Moti Ben-Ari

0:28

PREFACE.

6:52

THE INVASION. - BOOK I. - THE ATTACK. - CHAPTER I. - THE SURPRISE.

23:43

CHAPTER II. - EFFECT IN THE CITY.

9:16

PROCLAMATION. - WE, GENERAL COMMANDING THE 3rd GERMAN ARMY,

6:42

CHAPTER III. - NEWS OF THE ENEMY.

22:27

PROCLAMATION. - CITIZENS OF LONDON.

1:31

CHAPTER IV. - A PROPHECY FULFILLED.

14:59

CHAPTER V. - STATE OF SIEGE DECLARED.

18:11

NOTICE. - TO ALL GERMAN SUBJECTS RESIDENT IN ENGLAND.

3:31

Description

In this hauntingly meticulous work, the author maps out a chilling scenario where England faces a sudden German invasion. Drawing on months of road travel across the country, he catalogues every railway line, coastal landing spot, and communication hub, turning the nation’s geography into a strategic chessboard. The narrative reads like a stark briefing, blending factual detail with urgent warning about the nation’s unpreparedness.

The text weaves together contemporary military opinions, secret consultations, and the author's own observations, creating a vivid picture of how an attack could unfold. While rooted in the strategic thinking of its era, the book remains a compelling study of defense gaps and the human cost of complacency. Listeners will find a sobering blend of analysis and storytelling that brings history’s “what‑if” to life.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (582K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2011-05-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Le Queux

William Le Queux

1864–1927

A master of early spy fiction, this prolific Anglo-French writer turned fears of invasion, secret agents, and international intrigue into page-turning popular novels. His stories helped shape the thriller long before the modern espionage genre found its familiar form.

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