The time period spanning from the mid-18th century to the early 20th century encompassing significant global changes, including the Industrial Revolution, colonization, and various political revolutions.
Related terms
Enlightenment: An intellectual movement emphasizing reason and individualism that heavily influenced political ideas during this period.
Imperialism: The policy of extending a nation's power through territorial acquisition or establishing dominance over weaker nations economically, politically, or militarily.
World War I: A global conflict between major powers from 1914 to 1918 that had profound impacts on geopolitics, economy, society, technology, and international relations.