Project Gutenberg 2009-11-24 Public domain in the USA. 241 Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866 1946 Wells, Herbert George New worlds for old: A plain account of modern socialism Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Worlds_for_Old_(Wells_book) Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "New Worlds for Old: A Plain Account of Modern Socialism" by H. G. Wells is a sociological and political treatise written in the early 20th century. The book explores the principles and ideas of socialism, aiming to clarify the movement's objectives and defensible positions while addressing common misconceptions and criticisms. Wells shares his insightful perspectives on how social structures, the role of good will, and the importance of cooperative efforts can lead to a more equitable society. The opening of the text introduces the author's long-standing interest in socialism, describing his direct engagement with the movement and its leaders. Wells aims to provide a clear explanation of socialism, asserting that it advocates for the restructuring of society for the betterment of all. He discusses the inherent complexities and various interpretations of socialism while emphasizing its noble intentions and the necessity of a plan for social reform. This introductory section sets the stage for a broader discussion on the moral imperatives and practical implications of embracing a more collective approach to societal issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Socialism HX Text Category: Sociology Category: Politics 595238 2025-07-12T12:17:42.060825 text/html 586077 2021-01-05T21:38:11 text/html 336442 2025-07-12T12:17:54.682694 application/epub+zip 331357 2025-07-12T12:17:46.609734 application/epub+zip 296070 2025-07-12T12:17:44.951780 application/epub+zip 617218 2025-07-12T12:18:01.344672 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 561678 2025-07-12T12:17:53.287705 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 466380 2022-09-14T06:49:20.915224 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 528736 2025-07-12T12:17:41.302781 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 528452 2021-01-05T21:38:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 528329 2021-01-05T21:38:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 528578 2021-01-05T21:38:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22667 2025-07-12T12:18:01.524679 application/rdf+xml 19910 2025-07-12T12:17:45.465783 image/jpeg 4308 2025-07-12T12:17:45.208758 image/jpeg 198641 2021-01-05T21:38:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 198559 2021-01-05T21:38:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 213210 2021-01-05T21:38:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 198517 2021-01-05T21:38:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 301366 2025-07-12T12:17:42.106786 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia