Episodes

  • 011 - The War of the Mind
    Mar 4 2026
    Dive into the thought-provoking insights of H.G. Wells as he explores the First World War and its far-reaching consequences. In this compelling analysis, Wells presents powerful arguments that resonate even today, shedding light on the corruption and human cost experienced by Britain and Germany during the conflict. Despite the irony of his title, given the subsequent rise of the Second World War just two decades later, Wells passionately informed the public at a time when newspapers were the primary source of news—long before the age of radio and television. This work stands as a historical testament to the complexities and tragedies of the 1914-1918 era, encouraging listeners to reflect on the lessons learned from this tumultuous period. - Summary by Peter Thomlinson
    Show more Show less
    18 mins
  • 010 - Common Sense and the Balkan States
    Mar 4 2026
    Dive into the thought-provoking insights of H.G. Wells as he explores the First World War and its far-reaching consequences. In this compelling analysis, Wells presents powerful arguments that resonate even today, shedding light on the corruption and human cost experienced by Britain and Germany during the conflict. Despite the irony of his title, given the subsequent rise of the Second World War just two decades later, Wells passionately informed the public at a time when newspapers were the primary source of news—long before the age of radio and television. This work stands as a historical testament to the complexities and tragedies of the 1914-1918 era, encouraging listeners to reflect on the lessons learned from this tumultuous period. - Summary by Peter Thomlinson
    Show more Show less
    13 mins
  • 009 - An Appeal to the American People
    Mar 4 2026
    Dive into the thought-provoking insights of H.G. Wells as he explores the First World War and its far-reaching consequences. In this compelling analysis, Wells presents powerful arguments that resonate even today, shedding light on the corruption and human cost experienced by Britain and Germany during the conflict. Despite the irony of his title, given the subsequent rise of the Second World War just two decades later, Wells passionately informed the public at a time when newspapers were the primary source of news—long before the age of radio and television. This work stands as a historical testament to the complexities and tragedies of the 1914-1918 era, encouraging listeners to reflect on the lessons learned from this tumultuous period. - Summary by Peter Thomlinson
    Show more Show less
    14 mins
  • 008 - The Liberal Fear of Russia
    Mar 4 2026
    Dive into the thought-provoking insights of H.G. Wells as he explores the First World War and its far-reaching consequences. In this compelling analysis, Wells presents powerful arguments that resonate even today, shedding light on the corruption and human cost experienced by Britain and Germany during the conflict. Despite the irony of his title, given the subsequent rise of the Second World War just two decades later, Wells passionately informed the public at a time when newspapers were the primary source of news—long before the age of radio and television. This work stands as a historical testament to the complexities and tragedies of the 1914-1918 era, encouraging listeners to reflect on the lessons learned from this tumultuous period. - Summary by Peter Thomlinson
    Show more Show less
    18 mins
  • 007 - The Opportunity of Liberalism
    Mar 4 2026
    Dive into the thought-provoking insights of H.G. Wells as he explores the First World War and its far-reaching consequences. In this compelling analysis, Wells presents powerful arguments that resonate even today, shedding light on the corruption and human cost experienced by Britain and Germany during the conflict. Despite the irony of his title, given the subsequent rise of the Second World War just two decades later, Wells passionately informed the public at a time when newspapers were the primary source of news—long before the age of radio and television. This work stands as a historical testament to the complexities and tragedies of the 1914-1918 era, encouraging listeners to reflect on the lessons learned from this tumultuous period. - Summary by Peter Thomlinson
    Show more Show less
    15 mins
  • 006 - The Need of a New Map of Europe
    Mar 4 2026
    Dive into the thought-provoking insights of H.G. Wells as he explores the First World War and its far-reaching consequences. In this compelling analysis, Wells presents powerful arguments that resonate even today, shedding light on the corruption and human cost experienced by Britain and Germany during the conflict. Despite the irony of his title, given the subsequent rise of the Second World War just two decades later, Wells passionately informed the public at a time when newspapers were the primary source of news—long before the age of radio and television. This work stands as a historical testament to the complexities and tragedies of the 1914-1918 era, encouraging listeners to reflect on the lessons learned from this tumultuous period. - Summary by Peter Thomlinson
    Show more Show less
    15 mins
  • 005 - The Most Necessary Measures in the World
    Mar 4 2026
    Dive into the thought-provoking insights of H.G. Wells as he explores the First World War and its far-reaching consequences. In this compelling analysis, Wells presents powerful arguments that resonate even today, shedding light on the corruption and human cost experienced by Britain and Germany during the conflict. Despite the irony of his title, given the subsequent rise of the Second World War just two decades later, Wells passionately informed the public at a time when newspapers were the primary source of news—long before the age of radio and television. This work stands as a historical testament to the complexities and tragedies of the 1914-1918 era, encouraging listeners to reflect on the lessons learned from this tumultuous period. - Summary by Peter Thomlinson
    Show more Show less
    16 mins
  • 004 - Concerning Mr Maximillian Craft
    Mar 4 2026
    Dive into the thought-provoking insights of H.G. Wells as he explores the First World War and its far-reaching consequences. In this compelling analysis, Wells presents powerful arguments that resonate even today, shedding light on the corruption and human cost experienced by Britain and Germany during the conflict. Despite the irony of his title, given the subsequent rise of the Second World War just two decades later, Wells passionately informed the public at a time when newspapers were the primary source of news—long before the age of radio and television. This work stands as a historical testament to the complexities and tragedies of the 1914-1918 era, encouraging listeners to reflect on the lessons learned from this tumultuous period. - Summary by Peter Thomlinson
    Show more Show less
    14 mins