War and the Future by H.G. Wells
The book explores the consequences of war on society and humanity's future. It argues that war will continue to be a destructive force until humanity adopts a more rational and cooperative approach to conflict resolution. The author proposes a world government and international cooperation to prevent wars and promote global stability. He also discusses the potential for technological advancements, such as air power and submarines, to revolutionize warfare and make it even more devastating.
By H.G. Wells · First published 1908 · Genre: Non-fiction, War, History · 19 chapters · 68,833 words
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One of the minor peculiarities of this unprecedented war is the Tour of the Front. After some months of suppressed information -- in which even the war correspondent was discouraged to the point of elimination -- it was discovered on both sides that this was a struggle in which Opinion was playing a larger and more important part than it had ever done before. This wild spreading weed was perhaps of decisive importance; the Germans at any rate were attempting to make it a cultivated flower. There was Opinion flowering away at home, feeding rankly on rumour; Opinion in neutral countries; Opinion getting into great tangles of misunderstanding and incorrect valuation between the Allies. The confidence and courage of the enemy; the amiability and assistance of the neutral; the zeal, sacrifice, and serenity of the home population; all were affected.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: H.G. Wells
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-fiction, War, History, Political, Philosophy
- Length: 68,833 words
- Structure: 19 chapters, 685 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Non-fiction — The book is a non-fiction account of the author's observations and thoughts on World War I.
- War — The central theme revolves around the impact and nature of war, specifically World War I.
- History — It provides historical insights and commentary on the events and implications of the war.
- Political — The book discusses political aspects and the future implications of war on society.
Tags
Science Fiction · Dystopian · War Novel · Speculative Fiction · Future Studies · Military Science · Philosophy of War · Social Commentary · Utopianism · Anti-War Literature · Prophecy · Futurism
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- The Isonzo Front
- Ruins
- Do they Really Think at all?
- CHAPTER II
- The Mountain War
- The Grades of War
- The Yielding Pacifist and the Conscientious Objector
- CHAPTER III
- Behind the Front
- The War Landscape
- The Religious Revival
- CHAPTER IV
- New Arms for Old Ones
- CHAPTER V
- Tanks
- The Social Changes in Progress
- CHAPTER VI
- The Ending of the War