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An Englishman Looks At The World: Being A Series Of Unrestrained Remarks Upon Contemporary Matters

An Englishman Looks At The World: Being A Series Of Unrestrained Remarks Upon Contemporary Matters

Wells, H. G.

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Philosophy

Publisher Price: $18.99

ISBN10: 9376801784
ISBN13: 9789376801787
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Jan 1 2026
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.52 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
An Englishman looks at the world: Being a series of unrestrained remarks upon contemporary matters presents a collection of sharp and thoughtful essays examining social, political, and technological change in early twentieth-century Britain and America. The work addresses topics ranging from aviation, imperialism, and industrial progress to socialism, divorce, and warfare, reflecting the rapid transformation of modern life. Each essay combines observation, analysis, and moral reflection, highlighting tensions between tradition and innovation, individual responsibility and collective action. The writing emphasizes critical engagement with contemporary events, encouraging readers to question assumptions and consider broader consequences of human behavior. Social reform, scientific advancement, and global power dynamics are explored alongside cultural shifts, showing how change affects both thought and daily life. The author balances wit, ethical concern, and intellectual curiosity, presenting ideas in a way that is both persuasive and accessible. Rather than abstract theorizing, the essays connect insight to lived experience, illustrating the moral, social, and practical dilemmas of modernity. The collection ultimately serves as a reflective guide to understanding and navigating a world in flux.

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