621541 The War of the Worlds (Hardback, Main Market Ed.) By Wells, H. G.

H.G. Wells' groundbreaking science fiction novel about a terrifying alien invasion of Earth. When mysterious cylinders crash-land in Victorian England, the Martians emerge with devastating heat-rays and advanced technology to conquer our planet, challenging humanity's supremacy and survival. Key features: • Classic science fiction novel by H.G. Wells • Hardback edition with elegant cover design • Pioneering alien invasion story • Set in Victorian England • Features iconic tripod fighting machines • Explores themes of imperialism and human survival • Influential work that shaped the science fiction genre First published in 1898, The War of the Worlds is one of the earliest stories to detail a conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race. The novel's themes of imperialism and evolution were highly relevant to Wells' Victorian audience. This hardback edition features a striking cover design depicting the Martian tripods looming over St Paul's Cathedral in London, capturing the novel's atmosphere of impending doom and destruction. The book has inspired numerous adaptations across various media, including the famous 1938 radio broadcast by Orson Welles.