"Washington and the Riddle of Peace" by H. G. Wells is a narration, capturing the atmosphere of the Washington Conference shortly after World War I, a period where the drive for a peaceful planet clashed with lingering country rivalries. The account emphasizes the crucial decisions at hand, suggesting that the conference could either lead to a lasting global peace or a plunge into future cataclysms, touching on the global instability and the shortcomings of earlier pacts, such as the Versailles settlement. Wells urgently argues for solid international unity to effectively avoid conflict, even as he criticizes distracting actions which hold back progress. Through blending stories of personal experiences and serious reviews, he puts the spotlight on the complexity of obtaining lasting peace in a world still in a state of unease after the war ended; highlighting the challenges blocking a harmonious tomorrow.
Washington and the Riddle of Peace
By H. G. Wells
Amidst political tensions following a global conflict, the endeavor to forge a lasting world peace faces an uphill battle for survival.
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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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