Erskine Childers

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Riddle Of The Sands A Record of Secret Service Recently Achieved (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

"e;The Riddle of the Sands"e; by using Erskine Childers is a classic espionage novel that unfolds in opposition to the backdrop of early twentieth-century Europe. The story follows Carruthers, a central authority professional in London, who is invited by using his pal Davies for a crusing experience along the German North Sea coast. Initially waiting for a leisurely tour, Carruthers quickly will become embroiled in a surprising internet of espionage and intrigue. As they sail thru the Frisian Islands, Carruthers and Davies uncover mysterious occurrences and suspect Germany might be making plans an invasion of Britain. The two beginner sleuths discover themselves entangled in a dangerous sport related to hidden channels, sandbanks, and German conflict arrangements. Their pursuit to resolve the "e;riddle of the sands"e; will become an interesting adventure fraught with peril and secrecy. Childers' novel is seemed as one of the earliest examples of the espionage genre. It cleverly combines elements of adventure, espionage, and the growing tensions among Britain and Germany within the years main up to World War I. The book's shiny descriptions of the coastal landscape and the palpable experience of mystery create some surroundings of suspense and intrigue. "e;The Riddle of the Sands"e; stands as a sizable work within the undercover agent fiction style, fascinating readers with its suspenseful narrative and contributing to the improvement of espionage literature.

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Autor

Robert Erskine Childers DSC (25 June 1870 - 24 November 1922), better known as Erskine Childers, was an Irish nationalist who was born in England and became famous as a writer with books about the Second Boer War, The Riddle of the Sands, which is about the Germans getting ready for a seaborne invasion of England, and plans for Irish independence. He fought in the Irish Civil War and was put to death by the Irish Free State government. Childers was a strong supporter of the British Empire and volunteered to fight in the Second Boer War in South Africa as part of the army expeditionary force. However, his experiences there made him slowly lose faith in British empire. He was chosen to run for British parliament as a Liberal Party candidate at a time when that party backed a treaty to give Ireland home rule. However, he later changed his mind and started supporting Irish republicanism and breaking all ties with Britain. He brought guns into Ireland illegally for the Irish Volunteers, which they later used against British forces in the Easter Rebellion. He played a big part in the talks between Ireland and Britain that led to the Anglo-Irish Treaty, but he was chosen to the first Irish parliament as a member who was against the Treaty.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2023
• ISBN-13: 9789359950372
• Artikelnr.: 72388619