{"product_id":"the-battle-of-dorking","title":"The Battle of Dorking","description":"\"\u003cp\u003e\"The Battle of Dorking\" by George Tomkyns Chesney is a classic novella that paints a chilling picture of the invasion of Britain by a foreign power. Written in 1871, the book follows the fictional account of the Battle of Dorking where Britain is caught off guard and invaded by a powerful enemy. The narrative serves as a cautionary tale, warning readers of the potential consequences of a lack of preparedness and military weakness. Chesney's work is a pioneering piece of speculative fiction that influenced later similar works in the genre. With its vivid descriptions and thought-provoking themes, \"The Battle of Dorking\" remains a timeless and important piece of literature that continues to captivate readers interested in military history and speculative fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\"","brand":"Booksclassic","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49052204564784,"sku":"9609441044607","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/2357\/5085\/files\/9609441044607.jpg?v=1728577234","url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk\/products\/the-battle-of-dorking","provider":"The Great British Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}