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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 12 MIN

Anticipations Chapter 7 Part 2

from The H. G. Wells Library · host H. G. Wells

In which the intricate dance of languages in our modern world is examined, revealing how English, French, and German vie to become the unifying tongues over vast regions and diverse peoples, influenced as much by literature and culture as by politics and commerce. Meanwhile, the unique prospects of Eastern Asia, particularly the interplay of Chinese script and Japanese ambition, hint at remarkable possibilities beyond the familiar European contest.

In which the intricate dance of languages in our modern world is examined, revealing how English, French, and German vie to become the unifying tongues over vast regions and diverse peoples, influenced as much by literature and culture as by politics and commerce. Meanwhile, the unique prospects of Eastern Asia, particularly the interplay of Chinese script and Japanese ambition, hint at remarkable possibilities beyond the familiar European contest.

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