A year of prophesying

Name: A year of prophesying
Author: H. G. Wells

By H. G. Wells

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This collection compiles fifty-five journalistic essays that combine political forecast and social critique of the early twentieth-century world. The writer critiques existing international institutions while arguing for a federated global order, assesses the strategic and cultural effects of aviation and armament, and surveys the futures of nations, empires, and economies. Other pieces probe education, youth and suffrage, ideological movements such as communism and fascism, race relations, and legal and moral reforms. Practical proposals and speculative judgments alternate, aiming to diagnose contemporary problems and to sketch reforms for governance, international cooperation, and social progress.

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H. G. Wells

Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was an English writer and social commentator, renowned for his contributions to science fiction and social criticism. Often referred to as the 'father of science fiction,' Wells explored themes of technology, society, and human nature in his works. His notable titles include "The War of the Worlds," which depicts an alien invasion, and "The Time Machine," a pioneering narrative that delves into time travel. In addition to fiction, Wells wrote extensively on contemporary issues, as seen in works like "An Englishman Looks at the World." His literary legacy continues to influence writers and thinkers, making him a significant figure in both literature and social thought.