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In the spring of a certain year, not far from the close of the nineteenth century, when the political relations between the United States and Great Britain became so strained that careful observers on both sides of the Atlantic were forced to the belief that a serious break in... Read Full Overview

Dieses klassische Buch wurde urspr nglich vor Jahrzehnten ver ffentlicht als " The Great War Syndicate ". Es wurde jetzt von Writat f r seine deutschsprachigen Leser ins Deutsche bersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit sehr am Herzen... Read Full Overview

Originally published in 1889, this satirical novel is set during a period of heightened tensions between the US and Britain and imagines a conspiracy to start a war for profit. The protagonist, Mr. Van Dusen, foils the plot with the help of a group of eccentric and resourceful... Read Full Overview

Detailed accounts of the affair came rapidly, but there was nothing in them to quiet the national indignation; the American flag had been hauled down by Englishmen, an American naval vessel had been fired into and captured; that was enough No matter whether the Eliza Drum was... Read Full Overview

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped... Read Full Overview

Originally published in 1889, this satirical novel is set during a period of heightened tensions between the US and Britain and imagines a conspiracy to start a war for profit. The protagonist, Mr. Van Dusen, foils the plot with the help of a group of eccentric and resourceful... Read Full Overview

In the spring of a certain year not far from the close of the nineteenth century when the political relations between the United States and Great Britain became so strained that careful observers on both sides of the Atlantic were forced to the belief that a serious break in... Read Full Overview

In the spring of a certain year not far from the close of the nineteenth century when the political relations between the United States and Great Britain became so strained that careful observers on both sides of the Atlantic were forced to the belief that a serious break in... Read Full Overview

Experience Frank Stockton's imaginative vision of the future in "The Great War Syndicate," a captivating work of science fiction. This thought-provoking story blends elements of war, invention, and societal commentary within a narrative framework that continues to resonate... Read Full Overview

The Great War Syndicate is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton, first published in 1889. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around a group of wealthy investors who form a syndicate to start a war in order to profit from it. The group, led by a man named John... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Great War Syndicate is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton that was first published in 1889. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around a group of wealthy businessmen who form a syndicate to finance and carry out a plan to start a war between two small... Read Full Overview

"The Great War Syndicate" from Frank R. Stockton. American writer and humorist (1834-1902).