The Way the World Is Going

Guesses & Forecasts of the Years Ahead

von H. G. Wells

314 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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"The Way the World Is Going, Guesses & Forecasts of the Years Ahead" is a provocative collection of essays and articles by the visionary thinker and novelist H.G. Wells. In this work, Wells provides a fascinating glimpse into his perspective on the trajectory of human civilization during a period of intense global uncertainty. Throughout the volume, he explores a wide array of topics, including the future of war, the necessity of a world state, the evolution of democracy, and the potential impact of scientific advancements on daily life.Wells applies his characteristic intellectual rigor and imaginative foresight to analyze the social, political, and economic tensions of the late 1920s, attempting to predict how they would shape the coming decades. He addresses the role of the League of Nations, the influence of emerging superpowers, and the shifting dynamics of global communication and transport. As both a historical document and a testament to Wells's enduring legacy as a social critic, "The Way the World Is Going, Guesses & Forecasts of the Years Ahead" remains a compelling read for those interested in the history of futurism and the evolution of political thought. Wells's insights offer a unique window into the anxieties and hopes of the interwar period, reflecting a world on the brink of profound transformation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781026077450
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Tradd Street Press