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The World Set Free - A Visionary Sci-Fi Classic of Atomic Power War and the Fate of Humanity - cover

The World Set Free - A Visionary Sci-Fi Classic of Atomic Power War and the Fate of Humanity

H. G. Wells

Publisher: Zenith Maple Leaf Press

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Summary

The future of mankind is in the hands of science—and it may not survive.
In The World Set Free, H. G. Wells imagines a world transformed by the discovery of atomic energy—decades before the real-world invention of nuclear weapons. His vision is both awe-inspiring and terrifying: nations wield unprecedented power, but with it comes catastrophic global warfare and the urgent question of whether humanity can learn to control the forces it unleashes.

First published in 1914, this prophetic novel predicts the atomic bomb and the political upheavals it could bring, offering a startlingly accurate warning about technology's double-edged nature. At once thrilling, tragic, and hopeful, Wells' masterpiece explores the tension between scientific advancement and moral responsibility.

"An extraordinary work of prophetic imagination—Wells foresaw the atomic age with chilling clarity."
– The Guardian

"A masterpiece of speculative fiction that still resonates today."
– The New York Times

✅ Why Readers Love It:
☢️ Remarkably accurate predictions about atomic warfare

🌍 A gripping mix of political drama and visionary science fiction

📚 A timeless meditation on progress, power, and peace

🎯 Click 'Buy Now' to experience Wells' unforgettable vision of science, destruction, and the hope for a new world order.
Available since: 08/13/2025.
Print length: 170 pages.

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