by H.G. Wells
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H.G. Wells, born Herbert George Wells on September 21, 1866, was a prominent British author and intellectual who was known for his works of science fiction, including The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, and The Invisible Man. While Wells is primarily recognized as a writer, he also played a role in promoting the idea of the League of Nations.
During the aftermath of World War I, Wells became an advocate for international cooperation and the establishment of an organization that could prevent future global conflicts. In 1914, he published a book titled The War That Will End War, in which he proposed the creation of a world organization that would work to prevent war and promote peace.
Wells was an active participant in the negotiations leading up to the establishment of the League of Nations. He attended the Paris Peace Conference in 1919 and used his influence and writing to support the League’s formation. He believed that the League would be a crucial step toward achieving a more peaceful and cooperative world order.
Wells remained a vocal supporter of the League of Nations even after its establishment. However, he became disillusioned with its limitations and the inability of major powers to fully commit to its ideals. In later years, he criticized the League for its inability to prevent the outbreak of World War II. Despite the League of Nations’ ultimate demise, Wells’ ideas and advocacy for international cooperation and peace have had a lasting impact. His writings and advocacy contributed to the broader discussions about the need for a more effective global organization, which ultimately led to the establishment of the United Nations in 1945.
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