The Alien Invasion

"The Alien Invasion" by W. H. Wilkins is a late 19th-century examination of a pressing social problem. It analyzes the effects of widespread immigration of poor foreigners into the United Kingdom, and homes in on the influx of impoverished Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, influenced by global events. The book highlights the social and economic challenges resulting from this immigration, emphasizing that it worsens existing problems of poverty and overcrowding in cities. The narrative emphasizes the importance of carefully examining and rationally analyzing the situation, advocating for legislative actions to mitigate adverse impacts.