H G Wells

Broschiertes Buch

The World Set Free

Beschreibung

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - ~~~~~~THE history of mankind is the history of the attainment of external power. Man is the tool-using, fire-making animal. From the outset of his terrestrial career we find him supple-menting the natural strength and bodily weapons of a beast by the heat of bu

Autor

Hebert George Wells, known as H. G. Wells, was a British author born in 1866. He was a prolific writer, publishing works in many genres, from short stories to social commentaries. However, he is best known for his science fiction novels, leading some to call him the "father of science fiction," or even the "Shakespeare of science fiction!" Wells is known as a futurist, meaning that much of his fiction foresaw changes that have now happened in world. Wells was a socialist and a member of the Fabian society and this political background can be found in his work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: 1st World Library
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 314g
• ISBN-13: 9781421850696
• ISBN-10: 1421850699
• Artikelnr.: 39100345