The Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866-1946 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Salvaging of Civilization" by H. G. Wells is a political and philosophical discourse written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on the disastrous consequences of war and the urgent necessity for humanity to create a unified global state capable of addressing the threats posed by modern conflict and societal disintegration. Wells argues that traditional nationalistic sentiments must be replaced with a broader sense of global responsibility and cooperation to prevent the decline of civilization. The opening of this work examines the state of humanity after the Great War, highlighting the fragility of civilization as it grapples with the destructive forces unleashed by modern warfare. Wells discusses the urgent need for a concerted effort to eliminate war and its detrimental effects on society, stressing that political and social systems must evolve to reflect the interconnectedness of the modern world. Through a thorough exploration of historical context and political theory, the text lays the groundwork for a vision of a world united by common law and purpose, emphasizing that failure to adapt could lead to catastrophic outcomes for humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Salvaging_of_Civilization Release date is 2010-10-29 Produced by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Education Civilization, Modern -- 20th century CB Original publication data not identified 38014060 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33889 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33889 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133755.0 33889