About the book: 1945 / By the end of the 19th century, most astronomers throughout the Earth were inclined to believe that nothing more than primitive forms of life could exist on Mars. But one day, bright flashes began to occur on Mars and streams of fire rushed towards the Earth, which were nothing more than space capsules aimed at the territory of Britain. Now earthlings will have to see for themselves the level of development of Martians. And the Earth may receive the unenviable status of a colonized planet. Note: Translations of pre-revolutionary and Soviet times were made with large abbreviations. The most verified and adequate translation belongs to V.T. Babenko. Cover and endpaper by N. Polozov. The publication also uses old illustrations by the Belgian artist Alvem-Correa.