H.G. Wells - The New Machiavelli: "The path of least resistance is the path of the loser."

The biography details the life of Herbert George Wells, who transformed from a quiet child recovering from an injury into a prolific writer known for his influential science fiction and social commentary. His notable works include The Time Machine and War of the Worlds, alongside socially relevant novels like Kipps. Despite personal challenges, including affairs and health issues, Wells was an advocate for socialism and anti-fascism, receiving multiple Nobel Prize nominations. He also established a significant diabetes charity and engaged in politics, leaving a lasting literary legacy by the time of his death in 1946.