An Englishman Looks at the World

The book is a collection of essays that explore various aspects of society and politics. It critiques the social conventions and institutions of England during the early 20th century. The author argues for progressive reforms and challenges traditional values, advocating for a more rational and scientific approach to governance. He also discusses the role of education in shaping individuals and society, as well as the impact of technology on human relationships.

By H.G. Wells · First published 1914 · Genre: Essay, Non-fiction, Social Commentary · 26 chapters

Contents

• The Coming of Blériot
• My First Flight
• Off the Chain
• Of the New Reign
• Will the Empire Live?
• The Labour Unrest
• The Great State
• The Common Sense of Warfare
• The Contemporary Novel
• The Philosopher's Public Library
• About Chesterton and Belloc
• About Sir Thomas More
• Traffic and Rebuilding
• The so-Called Science of Sociology
• Divorce
• The Schoolmaster and the Empire
• The Endowment of Motherhood
• Doctors
• An Age of Specialisation
• Is there a People?
• The Disease of Parliaments
• The American Population
• The Possible Collapse of Civilisation
• The Ideal Citizen
• Some Possible Discoveries
• The Human Adventure

More by H.G. Wells

• The Wild Asses of the Devil (1946)
• Ugh-Lomi and Uya (1946)
• The First Horseman (1946)
• The Fight in the Lion's Thicket (1946)
• The Croquet Player (1937)
• The Time Machine (1895)
• The Reign of Uya the Lion (1946)
• Star-Begotten (1946)
• All works by H.G. Wells