Project Gutenberg 2021-09-26 Public domain in the USA. 133 Grier, Sydney C. 1868 1933 Gregg, Hilda Caroline The Kings of the East: A Romance of the Near Future The Balkan Series, 3. an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "The Kings of the East: A Romance of the Near Future" by Sydney C. Grier is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of ambition and cultural identity against a backdrop of geopolitical intrigue, focusing on characters entangled in the complexities of Jewish nationalism and colonial aspirations. One of the key figures appears to be Count Mortimer, an Englishman with a past as a former Prime Minister of Thracia, who becomes embroiled in a movement aimed at re-establishing a Jewish state in Palestine. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to a vibrant scene in Vindobona, where holiday-goers fill the parks and cafés. In a private meeting orchestrated by the financier Israel Goldberg, several men discuss their shared ambition to colonize Palestine, which requires a capable leader to navigate the political intricacies involved. The atmosphere is tense as they eagerly await Count Mortimer, the man they believe can helm their movement. The chapter sets the stage for a story rich with political machinations, exploring the aspirations and conflicts surrounding the Jewish community's desire for a homeland while referencing the broader tensions of the era. As the plot unfolds, the complexities of leadership, identity, and cultural heritage become central themes, leaving the reader curious about the choices facing Count Mortimer and his companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Political fiction Palestine -- Fiction Speculative fiction Zionism -- Fiction PR Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels 721177 2025-07-26T09:06:36.302972 text/html 703330 2024-10-18T16:23:08 text/html 320151 2025-07-26T09:06:44.004931 application/epub+zip 332470 2025-07-26T09:06:37.535923 application/epub+zip 332470 2025-07-26T09:06:36.753944 application/epub+zip 520513 2025-07-26T09:06:49.290888 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 492778 2025-07-26T09:06:43.563879 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 492911 2022-09-29T20:29:32.574158 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 690571 2025-07-26T09:06:35.323934 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 670700 2024-10-18T16:23:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17099 2025-07-26T09:06:49.429865 application/rdf+xml 4004 2025-07-26T09:06:37.183939 image/jpeg 1112 2025-07-26T09:06:36.858904 image/jpeg 297146 2025-07-26T09:06:36.361918 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia