The War That Will End War


Read by Peter Thomlinson (1940-2022)

(4.3 stars; 15 reviews)

.About the First World War, and the author's conclusions. Whether or not you agree with these articles/essays, H G Wells does make many valid points about the war, and it's effect on people, especially in Britain. I suppose he cannot be blamed for getting the concept and the title wrong, in hindsight, as there were barely 22 years to pass before the Second World War with Germany began. Wells highlights the corruption both in Britain and Germany during the terrible conflict, and the humanitarian price which had to be paid. He felt it his duty to keep people informed, at a time when only newspapers were available. It was a period, around 1914-1918, that pre-dated radio and TV, and the mass communication which is available to us all today. Historically I believe it stands as a testament to that period. - Summary by Peter Thomlinson (2 hr 40 min)

Chapters

Why Britain Went to War 11:57 Read by Peter Thomlinson (1940-2022)
The Sword of Peace 10:51 Read by Peter Thomlinson (1940-2022)
Hands Off the People's Food 14:54 Read by Peter Thomlinson (1940-2022)
Concerning Mr. Maximillian Craft 14:13 Read by Peter Thomlinson (1940-2022)
The Most Necessary Measures in the World 15:40 Read by Peter Thomlinson (1940-2022)
The Need of a New Map of Europe 15:10 Read by Peter Thomlinson (1940-2022)
The Opportunity of Liberalism 14:46 Read by Peter Thomlinson (1940-2022)
The Liberal Fear of Russia 18:21 Read by Peter Thomlinson (1940-2022)
An Appeal to the American People 14:01 Read by Peter Thomlinson (1940-2022)
Common Sense and the Balkan States 13:17 Read by Peter Thomlinson (1940-2022)
The War of the Mind 17:32 Read by Peter Thomlinson (1940-2022)

Reviews

A good glimpse of man's arrogant messes


(4 stars)

Wells got it very wrong. As did the rest of mankind... Very interesting in hindsight. Very well and expressively read.