The Great War Syndicate by Frank R. Stockton ➤ Dodd, Mead and Company, New York, 1889

The Great War Syndicate by Frank R. Stockton Dodd, Mead and Company, New York, 1889

Title: The Great War Syndicate

Author: Frank R. Stockton

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Dodd, Mead and Company, New York, 1889

Size: 4.25 X 6.25 * 191 pages

Synopsis: AI Overview: The Great War Syndicate by Frank R. Stockton is a speculative fiction novel set in a fictional late 19th-century conflict between the United States and Great Britain. When a diplomatic incident leads to war, a powerful group of wealthy American capitalists, known as the Syndicate, takes over the war effort. They use their vast fortunes and advanced, steam-powered technology, such as "motor bombs" and futuristic naval vessels, to overwhelm the British, ultimately compelling them to sue for peace and leading to a global movement to outlaw war.

The novel explores the intersection of technology, commerce, and warfare, raising questions about the destructive potential of technological advancement and the ethical dilemmas it presents. Written in the late 19th century, the book is considered an early example of a techno-thriller and science fiction, blending military fiction with speculative technology in a future conflict.

Overall Condition: Good + It has very minimal wear to the cover and no holes or tears. The dust jacket is not included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages, with some light damp stains, are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.

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