“The possible collapse of civilization” H.G Wells

which answer best states the specific purpose of Wells’ essay?

a. wells’ purpose is to warn readers about financial and military aspects of modern life.

b. wells’ purpose is to persuade readers that it would be best to return to a simpler way of doing things.

c. wells’ purpose is to analyze the history of financial developments since the 1600s.

d. wells’ purpose is to entertain readers by describing unlikely disasters.