Boon
Wells published Boon under the pseudonym Reginald Bliss.
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Herbert George Wells Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Herbert George Wells through 74 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Herbert George Wells, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1915–1946Years on this page
1915
1916
Mr Britling Sees It Through
Publication of "Mr Britling Sees It Through"
What Is Coming
Wells published What Is Coming, offering predictions about politics after the war.
1917
The Soul of a Bishop
Wells published The Soul of a Bishop, a novel debating religion and conscience.
God the Invisible King
Wells published God the Invisible King, a study of his religious views.
1918
Joan and Peter
Publication of "Joan and Peter"
1919
The Undying Fire
Wells published The Undying Fire, a modern retelling inspired by the Book of Job.
1920
The Outline of History
Wells published The Outline of History, an ambitious account of human history.
1922
A Short History of the World
Wells published A Short History of the World for general readers.
1923
Men Like Gods
Wells published Men Like Gods, a utopian speculative novel.
1924
The Dream
Wells published The Dream, a novel describing a possible future civilization.
1925
Christina Alberta Father
Wells published Christina Alberta's Father, a novel of family and social change.
1926
The World of William Clissold
Wells published The World of William Clissold, a large social novel.
1927
Meanwhile
Wells published Meanwhile, a novel engaging with British political debates.
1928
The Open Conspiracy
Wells published The Open Conspiracy, outlining a vision of world reform.
1930
The Science of Life
Wells collaborated on The Science of Life, a popular scientific survey.
The Autocracy of Mr Parham
Wells published The Autocracy of Mr Parham, a political satire.
1931
The Work Wealth and Happiness of Mankind
Wells published The Work Wealth and Happiness of Mankind, surveying social organization.
1932
After Democracy
Wells published After Democracy, considering alternatives to prevailing political institutions.
1933
The Shape of Tjings to Come
Publication of "The Shape of Tjings to Come"
The Bulpington of Blup
Wells published The Bulpington of Blup, a novel examining vanity and self-deception.
1934
Experiment in Autobiography
Wells published Experiment in Autobiography, reviewing his life and intellectual development.
1936
The Croquet Player
Publication of "The Croquet Player"
1937
Brynhild
Wells published Brynhild, a novel about literary life and personal identity.
1938
World Brain
Publication of "World Brain"
1939
The Holy Terror
Publication of "The Holy Terror"
The Fate of Homo Sapiens
Wells published The Fate of Homo Sapiens, warning of dangers confronting humanity.
1940
The New World Order
Publication of "The New World Order"
1941
Guide to the New World
Publication of "Guide to the New World"
1942
Phoenix
Publication of "Phoenix"
The Conquest of Time
Wells published The Conquest of Time, reflecting on historical development.
1944
The Happy Turning
Wells published The Happy Turning, a late work examining possible futures.
1945
Mind at the End of its Tether
Publication of "Mind at the End of its Tether"
1946
Death of Herbert George Wells
Wells died in London after a prolific career in fiction and social commentary.
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.