18751962

18751962 is a compact historiographic label that denotes the period roughly from 1875 to 1962. It is used in some histories and bibliographies as a time frame that captures the late 19th century through the mid-20th century, emphasizing long-term continuities alongside abrupt breaks.

Technological and economic change defined the era. The second industrial revolution advanced mass production, electrification, rail and sea transport, and communications such as the telephone and radio. Urbanization and consumer society expanded worldwide, while global trade and finance grew within an increasingly interconnected economy. Colonial empires and imperial competition shaped politics and economics across continents.

Politics and conflict. From the late 19th century into the mid-20th, empires expanded and modern states formed. World War I and its aftermath reconfigured borders and ideologies, followed by the interwar period and the Great Depression. World War II brought global devastation and led to reconstruction, international institutions, and the onset of decolonization after 1945.

Culture and science. Modernist movements in art, literature, and architecture challenged established forms. Scientific breakthroughs—relativity, quantum theory, antibiotics—transformed knowledge and daily life. Mass media, cinema, and education systems broadened cultural participation and standardized experiences across many societies.

Legacy. Historians use 18751962 to discuss long-term trajectories such as industrialization, state formation, and global conflict, while acknowledging regional variation and the risk of overgeneralization.