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1860–1927 marks a historical span that covers the late 19th century through the 1920s. It encompasses rapid industrialization, urbanization, and the expansion of nation-states and empires across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The period includes major political reorganizations, reforms, and conflicts that reshaped borders and governance.

In Europe and elsewhere, the era began with industrial consolidation and national unifications in Italy (1861) and Germany (1871). The late 19th century featured imperial expansion and competition for colonies. The early 20th century brought political movements such as socialism and feminism, labor reforms, and new ideas about education and citizenship.

Technological and scientific advances transformed daily life: electrification, rail and road transport, the telephone, aviation, and cinema. Science produced developments in physics, medicine, and public health, while social sciences improved understanding of society. World War I (1914–1918) and the Russian Revolution (1917) reshaped geopolitics and led to new international alignments.

The 1920s saw cultural and economic change in many regions, including the rise of modernist arts and mass media, and a shift toward consumer society. The period closes with milestones such as Charles Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight in 1927 and the emergence of sound cinema, signaling broader transformations in technology and culture. The legacy of 1860–1927 includes foundations for the modern state, industry, science, and global exchange.