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The King Who Was a King: The Book of a Film

The King Who Was a King: The Book of a Film

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ISBN10: 1025767543
ISBN13: 9781025767543
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 262
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The King Who Was a King is a visionary work by H. G. Wells, structured as a detailed film scenario that explores the pressing themes of global peace and the burden of leadership. Set in the fictional European kingdom of Clavery, the narrative follows a newly crowned monarch who finds himself at the center of a brewing conflict involving neighboring states and industrial interests. Rather than succumbing to the traditional demands of nationalistic glory and warfare, the protagonist seeks a revolutionary path toward international cooperation and the preservation of human life.

This work serves as a powerful medium for Wells's philosophical and political ideals, particularly his advocacy for a world state and the end of armed conflict. By adopting the form of a book of a film, Wells captures the cinematic energy of the early 20th century while delivering a profound critique of the systemic causes of war. The King Who Was a King provides a compelling look at the intersection of literary narrative and cinematic structure, reflecting the anxieties and hopes of the interwar period. It remains an essential read for those interested in political theory, speculative social fiction, and the historical development of globalist thought.

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