A Year of Prophesying
A Visionary Exploration of Future Trends and Society Through Essays and ArticlesBy H.G. Wells
Length8h 47m
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In "A Year of Prophesying," H.G. Wells engages with the transformative socio-political landscape of the early 20th century, offering a captivating blend of speculative thought and keen observation. Written in 1928, the book is not merely a prediction of future events but serves as a clarion call for social reform, reflecting Wells' anxieties about war, technology, and human progress. With his characteristic incisive prose, Wells intertwines journalism and fiction to explore the implications of contemporary developments, guiding readers through a labyrinth of possible futures shaped by human choices. H.G. Wells, often heralded as one of the founding figures of science fiction, possessed an acute awareness of societal trends, influenced by his background in biology and his socialist ideals. His deep engagement with the world around him, including his involvement in political movements and concerns for human welfare, drove him to articulate visions of what was possible and necessary. This book stands as a testament to his belief in the power of imagination to inspire meaningful change amidst uncertainty. A must-read for enthusiasts of speculative literature and social commentary, "A Year of Prophesying" invites readers to reflect on the interconnectedness of humanity's past, present, and future. Wells'Äô insights remain remarkably relevant, encouraging us to engage critically with the challenges of our time.
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GenrePsychology
Length8 hrs 47 mins
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Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The League Of Nations And The Federation Of Mankind
26Reconstruction Of The League Of Nations: The Practical Problem
2The Beauty Of Flying
27The Labour Party On Trial: The Folly Of The Five Cruisers
3The Triumph Of France
28Dictators Or Politicians? The Dilemma Of Civilisation
4The Singapore Arsenal
29Youth And The Vote: The Rejuvenescence Of The World
5The League Of Nations Again
30Olive Branches Of Steel: Should The Angels Of Peace Carry Bombs?
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6The Aviation Of The Half-Civilised
31The Case Of Unamuno: The Feeble Republic Of Letters
7Will Germany Break Into Pieces?
32An Open Letter To Anatole France On His Eightieth Birthday
8The Future Of The British Empire
33The European Kaleidoscope: The German Will In Default
9Winston
34China: The Land Out Of The Limelight
10The Other Side In France
35Air Armament: The Supremacy Of Quality
11The Last Of The Victorians
36Labour Politicians: The Evaporation Of The Intelligenzia
12Politics As A Public Nuisance
37Constructive Ideas And Their Relation To Current Politics
13The Re-Emergence Of Mr. Lloyd George
38The Wembley Empire: An Exhibition Of Lost Opportunities
14Spain And Italy Whisper Together
39The Extinction Of Party Government
15Latin America And The League
40The Serfdom Of Ignorance: The Right Of Women To Knowledge
16Cosmopolitan And International
41Blinkers For Free Youth: Young America Asks To Hear And See
17The Parliamentary Triangle
42The Lawlessness Of America And The Way To Order
18Modern Government: Parliament And Real Electoral Reform
43The Shabby Schools Of The Pious: Drains And The Odour Of Sanctity
19Scrapping The Gold Standard
44The Incompatibility Of India: Divorce Or Legal Separation
20The Hub Of Europe: Czecho-Slovakia And France
45The Spirit Of Fascism: Is There Any Good In It At All?
21The Mandarins At The Gate: The Revival Of The Old Learning
46The Race Conflict: Is It Unavoidable?
22Lenin: Private Capitalism Against Communism
47The Schools Of A New Age: A Forecast
23The Fantasies Of Mr. Belloc And The Future Of The World
48The Impudence Of Flags: Our Power Resources And My Elephants, Whales, And Gorillas
24A Creative Educational Scheme For Britain: A Tentative Forecast
49Has Communism A Future? The Possibility Of A Socialist Renascence
25Portugal And Prosperity: The Blessedness Of Being A Little Nation
20 Meisterwerke der Science-FictionH.G. Wells, Jules Verne, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Johannes Kepler, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Paul Eugen Sieg, Hans Dominik, Kurd Laßwitz223h 39m$2 · $0.00
Star-BegottenH.G. Wells4h 17m$2 · $0.00
Joan and Peter - The Story of an EducationH.G. Wells23h 59m$1 · $0.00
Crux AnsataH.G. Wells4h 8m$2 · $0.00
The Chronic ArgonautsH.G. Wells58m$2 · $0.00
Il giocatore di croquetH.G. Wells2h 38m$8 · $0.00
The Open ConspiracyH.G. Wells4h 41m$2 · $0.00
The Time MachineH.G. Wells3h 39m$5 · $0.00
The War of the WorldsH.G. Wells6h 30m$15 · $0.00
The First Men in the MoonH.G. Wells7h 51m$15 · $0.00
The Time MachineH.G. Wells3h 20m$6 · $0.00
Love and Mr LewishamH.G. Wells7h 44m$15 · $0.00
The Food of the Gods and How It Came to EarthH.G. Wells6h 12m$12 · $0.00
The Invisible ManH.G. Wells5h$12 · $0.00
The Sea LadyH.G. Wells4h 34m$12 · $0.00
The Passionate FriendsH.G. Wells12h 45m$15 · $0.00
The Time MachineH.G. Wells3h 37m$4 · $0.00
The Invisible ManH.G. Wells5h 8m$10 · $0.00
La Guerra De Los MundosH.G. Wells8h 25m$1 · $0.00
Ullathin KuralPrem Rawat8h 17m$18 · $0.00
I Am The StormJanice Dean9h$8 · $0.00
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m$29 · $0.00
TerraformPropaganda5h 39m$24 · $0.00
Hour of the HeartIrvin D. Yalom, Benjamin Yalom8h 19m$26 · $0.00
The Thomas Sowell ReaderThomas Sowell14h 51m$25
So You Want to Talk about RaceIjeoma Oluo7h 41m$17
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00
Level UpRob Dial7h 42m$26 · $0.00
As a JewSarah Hurwitz8h 36m$26 · $0.00
The North American Indian (Illustrated Edition)Edward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h$2 · $0.00
Burn the HaystackJennie Young, PhD9h 30m$29 · $0.00
Good InsideBecky Kennedy9h 55m$29 · $0.00
Du Bois: EssaysW.E.B. Du Bois6h 23m$1 · $0.00
Valley of the BirdtailAndrew Stobo Sniderman, Douglas Sanderson10h 1m$29 · $0.00
Lies My Therapist Told MeGreg E. Gifford9h 3m$29 · $0.00
Nobody Knows My NameJames Baldwin5h 49m$17
Start Here Start NowLiz Kleinrock4h 20m$20
The Collected Works of Sigmund FreudSigmund Freud112h 54m$2 · $0.00
Man's Search for MeaningViktor E. Frankl5h 44m$20
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