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A Year of Prophesying

H. G. Wells

Following his success with "The Outline of History," Wells turned his analytical eye to contemporary politics and social issues.

"A Year of Prophesying" by H. G. Wells is a collection of newspaper columns. Following his success with "The Outline of History," Wells turned his analytical eye to contemporary politics and social issues.

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I am one of those people who believe that if human affairs are to go on without decay and catastrophe, there must be an end to the organisation of war. I believe that the power to prepare for war and make war must be withdrawn from separate States, as already it has been withdrawn from separate cities and from districts and from private individuals, and that ultimately there must be a Confederation of all mankind to keep one peace throughout the world.

The United States of America is but the first instance of a federating process which will, I believe, extend at last to the whole world. Since 1917 I have given much more of my waking life to that vision of a confederated mankind than I have given to any other single interest or subject. And yet I am not a supporter of the League of Nations in its present form, and I do not think that the League of Nations at Geneva is ever likely to develop into an effective World Confederation. It is much more likely to develop into a serious obstacle to such a Confederation. The sooner now that it is scrapped and broken up the better, I think, for mankind. I am hostile to the present League of Nations because I desire the Confederation of Mankind.

Contents

  1. 01Ithe League of Nations and the Federation of Mankind
  2. 02Iithe Beauty of Flying
  3. 03Iiithe Triumph of France
  4. 04Ivthe Singapore Arsenal
  5. 05Vthe League of Nations Again
  6. 06Vithe Aviation of the Half-Civilised
  7. 07Viiwill Germany Break Into Pieces?
  8. 08Viiithe Future of the British Empire
  9. 09Ixwinston
  10. 10Xthe Other Side in France
  11. 11Xithe Last of the Victorians
  12. 12Xiipolitics as a Public Nuisance
  13. 13Xiiithe Re-Emergence of Mr. Lloyd George
  14. 14Xivspain and Italy Whisper Together
  15. 15Xvlatin America and the League
  16. 16Xvicosmopolitan and International
  17. 17Xviithe Parliamentary Triangle
  18. 18Xviiimodern Government: Parliament and Real Electoral Reform
  19. 19Xixscrapping the Gold Standard
  20. 20Xxthe Hub of Europe: Czecho-Slovakia and France
  21. 21Xxithe Mandarins at the Gate: The Revival of the Old Learning
  22. 22Xxiilenin: Private Capitalism Against Communism
  23. 23Xxiiithe Fantasies of Mr. Belloc and the Future of the World
  24. 24Xxiva Creative Educational Scheme for Britain: A Tentative Forecast
  25. 25Xxvportugal and Prosperity: The Blessedness of Being a Little Nation
  26. 26Xxvireconstruction of the League of Nations: The Practical Problem
  27. 27Xxviithe Labour Party on Trial: The Folly of the Five Cruisers
  28. 28Xxviiidictators or Politicians? The Dilemma of Civilisation
  29. 29Xxixyouth and the Vote: The Rejuvenescence of the World
  30. 30Xxxolive Branches of Steel: Should the Angels of Peace Carry Bombs?
  31. 31Xxxithe Case of Unamuno: The Feeble Republic of Letters
  32. 32Xxxiian Open Letter to Anatole France on His Eightieth Birthday
  33. 33Xxxiiithe European Kaleidoscope: The German Will in Default
  34. 34Xxxivchina: The Land Out of the Limelight
  35. 35Xxxvair Armament: The Supremacy of Quality
  36. 36Xxxvilabour Politicians: The Evaporation of the Intelligenzia
  37. 37Xxxviiconstructive Ideas and Their Relation to Current Politics
  38. 38Xxxviiithe Wembley Empire: An Exhibition of Lost Opportunities
  39. 39Xxxixthe Extinction of Party Government
  40. 40Xlthe Serfdom of Ignorance: The Right of Women to Knowledge
  41. 41Xliblinkers for Free Youth: Young America Asks to Hear and See
  42. 42Xliithe Lawlessness of America and the Way to Order
  43. 43Xliiithe Shabby Schools of the Pious: Drains and the Odour of Sanctity
  44. 44Xlivthe Incompatibility of India: Divorce or Legal Separation
  45. 45Xlvthe Spirit of Fascism: Is There Any Good in It at All?
  46. 46Xlvithe Race Conflict: Is It Unavoidable?
  47. 47Xlviithe Schools of a New Age: A Forecast
  48. 48Xlviiithe Impudence of Flags: Our Power Resources and My Elephants, Whales, and Gorillas
  49. 49Xlixhas Communism a Future? The Possibility of a Socialist Renascence
  50. 50Lthe Little House: As It Was, Is Now, and Apparently Ever Will Be
  51. 51Lithe Triviality of Democracy and the Feminine Influence in Politics
  52. 52Liisex Antagonism: An Unavoidable and Increasing Factor in Modern Life
  53. 53Liiiliving Through: The Truth About an Interview
  54. 54Livthe Creative Passion
  55. 55Lvafter a Year of Journalism: An Outbreak of Auto-Obituary
  56. 56Transcriber’s Notes

About this edition

Author
H. G. Wells
Era
Modern (c. 1800–1945)
Reading level
Advanced: for close, demanding reading
Formats
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Length
244 pages
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