18851928

1885–1928 refers to the period spanning the years 1885 through 1928. It encompasses the late 19th century and the early 20th century, a time of rapid industrialization, social change, and geopolitical upheaval.

Economically, the period saw continued industrialization, the expansion of rail and telecommunication networks, urbanization, and the growth of consumer societies. Technological advances included electricity, mechanized production, and significant improvements in medicine and science.

Politically, imperial competition and rising nationalism culminated in global conflicts; World War I (1914–1918) and the revolutions of 1917–1918 reshaped many regions, contributing to the collapse of empires and the creation of new states. The aftermath redrew political boundaries and introduced new international structures and agreements.

Socially, labor movements, waves of urban migration, and expanding suffrage movements altered political life in many countries. Education reforms and public health measures contributed to shifting social expectations and greater state involvement in everyday life.

Culture and intellectual life during the period saw modernist movements in art, literature, and cinema, reflecting rapid change and new ways of seeing the world. Scientific theories and technological innovations influenced everyday life and the arts, fostering cross-border exchanges.

The period ends around 1928, marking the onset of the interwar era. Its legacies include altered political maps, transformed economies, and enduring changes in culture, society, and technology that shaped subsequent decades.