The Idea of a League of Nations
β Scribed by H. G. Wells
- Publisher
- Read Books Ltd.
- Year
- 2016
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 54
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
First published in 'The Atlantic Monthly' in 1919, this article represents the initial efforts of 'League of Free Nations Association'-the precursor to the League of Nations-to assess and solve the principal problems of Universal Peace. Among those who collaborated on this paper is are H. G. Wells, H. Wickham Steed, Viscount Grey, Gilbert Murray, Lionel Curtis, and J. A. Spender, among others. Highly recommended for those with an interest in modern world history and the formation of the League of Nations. "The Father of Science Fiction" was also a staunch socialist, and his later works are increasingly political and didactic. Includes a specially commissioned new introduction.
β¦ Subjects
Philosophy / Social; Political Science / History & Theory; Political Science / Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy
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