Mr. Belloc still objects to Mr. Wells's "Outline of history"

In «Mr. Belloc Still Objects to Mr. Wells's 'Outline of History,'» Hilaire Belloc presents a critical response to H.G. Wells's ambitious narrative of human history. Through a combination of wit and erudition, Belloc employs a conversational yet incisive literary style, interspersing anecdotes and philosophical musings that apture the essence of the historical discourse. He vehemently challenges Wells's interpretations, positioning his arguments within the broader context of early 20th-century historical thought, reflecting the tensions between empiricism and metaphysics, as well as the struggle between traditional and... Next