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The battle of London
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The battle of London

Date1924
Names
Alternate Title
  • The battle of London
FormatBook
Notes
A far-right view of a future England run by a communist-leaning government and the battle to overthrow it. Hugh Addison was a pseudonym used by the UK journalist and author Harry Collinson Owen. 
GeographyCountryEngland
Medium
Hardcover books
DimensionsCover size: 19 cm x 13.5 cm (7 1/2 in. x 5 5/16 in.)
Language
CollectionMerril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131054363387D
DeweySCIENCE FICTION ADD
Symphony Cat-key2311236
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