Mr. Belloc's Objects to "The Outline of History" is a short book written by British novelist H. G. The book is a response to historian Hilaire Belloc's criticism of Wells' book. Belloc's "A Companion to Mr. Wells' "Outline of History" is a critique of Wells' earlier historical textbook, "The Outline of History." Belloc, a devout Roman Catholic, was offended by Wells' treatment of Christianity in The Outline.