What is Coming? A Forecast of Things after the War

Name: What is Coming? A Forecast of Things after the War
Author: H. G. Wells

By H. G. Wells

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A series of polemical essays applies a scientific habit of mind to predict political, social, and economic consequences of the great war. It argues that exhaustion and state-controlled finance, rather than private capital, will shape peace, surveys the collapse and reconfiguration of nations, and forecasts shifts toward state power, social reforms, expanded roles for women, educational change, and altered legal and press functions. Chapters map potential new borders, consider relations among major powers, critique imperialist rationales, and assess the prospects for defeated peoples, especially Germany, in a fundamentally transformed international order.

About the Author

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.