
A vivid portrait of early‑twentieth‑century geopolitics, this work opens with a stark warning about the growing tension between the United States and Japan. Through a blend of historical detail and urgent narrative, it chronicles the launch of an American fleet to the Pacific and the uneasy sense that a conflict may be looming, even as diplomats strive for peace.
The author weaves together observations of street‑level incidents, newspaper whispers, and the palpable anxiety of ordinary citizens who sense danger on the horizon. By focusing on the first stirrings of a potential clash, the book invites listeners to consider how preparedness and national awareness can shape the course of history, all while delivering a compelling, atmosphere‑rich account of a world on the brink.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (538K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-10-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1935
A German journalist and novelist from Lübeck, he wrote with a sharp eye for politics and the future. He is best remembered for publishing under the pen names Seestern and Parabellum, including an early invasion novel that imagined war in Europe before it arrived.
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