18671935

1867–1935 is a historical span used to discuss the late 19th century through the early 20th century, a period marked by rapid modernization and broad social and political change. Scholars apply the label to study how industrialization, globalization, and new political ideologies shaped societies across different regions during these years.

The period saw notable economic and technological transformations. Industrial expansion, extensive rail networks, electrification, and the growth of mass production and global trade reshaped economies. Innovations in communication and transportation accelerated interconnectedness, while urbanization and the emergence of consumer culture changed daily life and social structures.

Politics and international relations underwent profound shifts. European imperial competition faded into global conflicts, most notably World War I (1914–1918). The war and the Russian Revolution of 1917 reorganized political power and redrew borders in ways that influenced political developments for decades. The postwar era brought economic volatility, attempted treaties and reparations, and the rise of various authoritarian movements in several countries, setting the stage for further upheaval in the 1930s.

Societal and cultural changes accompanied these transformations. Reforms in labor rights and suffrage expanded political participation and altered class relations. Modernist movements in art and literature reflected changing sensibilities, while mass media, education, and new cultural practices facilitated broader dissemination of ideas.

Legacy of the period includes lasting impacts on state-building, infrastructure, and cultural modernity. The intertwining of technological progress with geopolitical realignments helped shape the trajectory of global history into the mid-20th century and beyond.