H.G. Wells' classic novel War of the Worlds is one of the most profound prophetic novels ever written, comparable to other works such as A Brave New World and 1984 in that they predict events leading to the decline of mankind in times of social unrest. In this case, Wells has written a book in the time of a decline in British imperialism, and the events that take place in the tale critique both the actions and beliefs of the British supremacy in several ways. Wells also touches on the conflicts between religion and scientific evolution by writing in the science fiction genre, and his descriptions of the animal-like behavior of mankind in the shadow of impending....

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