The World Set Free

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Set in a chilling, futuristic landscape, this novel, written in 1913, showcases the visionary genius of its author. It eerily predicts nuclear warfare, detailing chain reactions and radiation effects long before such concepts were scientifically understood. The narrative introduces a devastating aerial weapon, termed "atomic bombs," foreshadowing the future of warfare. Additionally, it explores the notion of a one-world government, The World Republic, aimed at eliminating conflict, highlighting the book's profound influence on modern thought and its prophetic nature.