"In the Fourth Year: Anticipations of a World Peace" by H. G. Wells envisions a transformative period in global history, reflecting the author's utopian idealism and progressive politics. Published as a reflection on the aftermath of World War I, the book explores concepts of world peace and social reform. Wells presents a future where international relations are harmonized through a global governance system designed to ensure economic equality and prevent future conflicts. His work is a blend of political theory and speculative thought, proposing a framework for a more just and peaceful world. By integrating his vision of peace studies with historical context, Wells anticipates the evolution of societal structures aimed at achieving global stability. This book is a significant contribution to 20th-century thought, demonstrating Wells’ influence on discussions of international cooperation and the pursuit of peace.
English author Herbert George Wells wrote more than fifty novels and several short stories. He was born on 21 September 1866, in Bromley, Kent, and was the fourth and last child of Joseph Wells. Wells married his cousin Isabel Mary Wells in 1891. In 1894 the couple got separated, and he fell in love with one of his students, Amy Catherine Robbins, with whom he relocated to Woking, Surrey, in May 1895. Wells' greatest collection of work, which was lamented by younger authors he had influenced, was produced before the First World War. Wells passed away in his residence at 13 Hanover Terrace, which had an overlooked view of Regent's Park, in London on August 13, 1946, at the age of 79 due to unidentified causes. Wells was cremated at Golders Green Crematory, and his ashes were scattered into the English Channel at Old Harry Rocks, which is located in Dorset and approximately 3.5 miles from Swanage.
