‘We face, perhaps, the most awful winter that mankind has ever faced. But we English and our allies, who did not seek this catastrophe, face it with anger and determination rather than despair.’
After the outbreak of World War 1, H. G. Wells published several articles in London newspapers blaming the Central Powers for starting the war and argued that only the defeat of Germany will bring about world peace. These articles were later published as a book with the title of The War That Will End War. As a note of historical curiosity, the title of this book is likely the source of the famous phrase “the war to end all wars” first used idealistically and later sardonically. The content of the book is propagandistic in nature but provides insights into British public opinion during the outbreak of the war.
Herbert George Wells, commonly known as H. G. Wells, was a British writer and one of the most famous science fiction writers in the world. Although he is best remembered today for his science fiction works, he was also famous during his time for his many social and political commentaries. His most notable books include The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds.