Includes a biography of H. G. Wells and a bibliography of his novelsA classic science fiction novel by Herbert G. WellsThe Martians invade the Earth. The human soldiers can't do anything against their tripod fighting machines. Mankind seemed beyond help, but .The story became famous in 1938. A radio play terrified America.

Adapted for the screen several times e.g. 2005 by Steven Spielberg with Tom Cruise in a leading role.Published in 1898, this version of the story was carefully edited for the 21st century.