The Invasion

by William Le Queux

"The Invasion" by William Le Queux is a novel written in 1906. It depicts a fictional German invasion of England, where enemy forces land on the East Coast, advance toward London, and occupy half the city. The British struggle to mount an effective defense until a resistance movement sparks a popular uprising. Written to warn the public about Britain's lack of military preparedness, the novel became a sensation, selling over one million copies and appearing in twenty-seven languages.