Publisher's Synopsis
Great Britain And The Next War is a non-fiction book written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the famous detective character Sherlock Holmes. The book was first published in 1914, just before the outbreak of World War I. In this book, Doyle discusses the possibility of a future war involving Great Britain and the potential consequences of such a conflict.Doyle's writing in this book is highly patriotic and he argues that it is Britain's duty to protect its interests and maintain its position as a world power. He also discusses the importance of preparedness and advocates for an increase in military spending and training.Throughout the book, Doyle makes several predictions about the nature of future warfare, including the use of submarines and air power. He also discusses the role of technology in modern warfare and the potential impact of new inventions such as the machine gun and the tank.Overall, Great Britain And The Next War is a fascinating insight into the mindset of early 20th century Britain and the concerns and fears that led up to the outbreak of World War I. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history or the writings of Arthur Conan Doyle.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.