The War That Will End War

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The War That Will End War" by H. G. Wells is a historical account written in the early 20th century, around the time of the First World War. The book serves as a reflection and analysis of the causes and implications of World War I, advocating for a complete transformation of global politics and society to prevent future conflicts. It examines the concept of militarism, particularly focusing on German imperialism, and pushes for disarmament and the establishment of lasting peace. The opening of the text presents a clear exposition of why Britain entered the war, citing treaty obligations tied to the invasion of Belgium and Luxembourg. Wells articulates a view that this conflict is not just a battle of nations but a struggle for the very ideals of civilization against the brutal forces of militarism. He emphasizes that the war should lead to a comprehensive reckoning against German aggression and lays out his vision for a future without the corrupting influence of militarized imperialism, advocating for peace and cooperation among nations to secure a harmonious world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Why Britain went to war

The sword of peace

Hands off the people's food

Concerning Mr. Maximilian Craft

The most necessary measures in the world

The need of a new map of Europe

The opportunity of Liberalism

The Liberal fear of Russia

An appeal to the American people

Common sense and the Balkan States

The war of the mind.

Credits:

Produced by David King and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-07-10