"What is Coming? A Forecast of Things after the War" by H. G. Wells is a predictive exploration into the world following World War I. It looks at societal, political, and technological results, plus major themes such as building world peace and fixing the economies of several nations. The author uses a scientific and sociological lens to predict the ways of humanity in the future. He begins by talking about the actual meaning of prophecy and why reasoning based on science is important when predicting changes in society. He thinks about the damage, both mentally and physically, of the ongoing war. He believes the biggest problems in creating peace will come from the very things that people and countries stand for and protect. The beginning paints a picture of a world eagerly waiting for the war to end as well as the chaos in both society and politics. It leads readers to start questioning the ways that the war could potentially affect mankind.
What is Coming? A Forecast of Things after the War
By H. G. Wells
Dive into a world on the brink as an author foresees how war's end will reshape society, technology, and the very idea of peace.
Summary
About the AuthorHerbert George Wells was an English writer, prolific in many genres. He wrote more than fifty novels and dozens of short stories. His non-fiction output included works of social commentary, politics, history, popular science, satire, biography, and autobiography. Wells' science fiction novels are so well regarded that he has been called the "father of science fiction".
Herbert George Wells was an English writer, prolific in many genres. He wrote more than fifty novels and dozens of short stories. His non-fiction output included works of social commentary, politics, history, popular science, satire, biography, and autobiography. Wells' science fiction novels are so well regarded that he has been called the "father of science fiction".
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