The battle off Worthing: why the invaders never got to Dorking; a prophecy. By a Captain of the Royal Navy

Language: English. Approximately 108 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1887. A naval and political satire imagining an invasion of England and the failure of the would-be invaders to reach Dorking. Written in the form of a prophecy, this work reflects late Victorian anxieties about national الدفاع, coastal security, and military preparedness. Of interest for its period tone, speculative narrative framework, and place within nineteenth-century invasion literature. Written as a prophecy, it reflects late Victorian concerns about national defence, coastal security, and military preparedness. Of interest for its period tone and its place in nineteenth-century invasion literature. Book images are non-contractual.