18921933

The designation 1892–1933 refers to a historical interval spanning the years 1892 through 1933. It encompasses the late 19th century era of rapid industrialization and the early decades of the 20th century that shaped modern geopolitics and society.

During this period, industrial growth and urbanization accelerated. Innovations in electricity, steel, and transportation transformed economies. International tensions culminated in World War I (1914–1918), followed by political upheaval, the Russian Revolution of 1917, and the redrawing of national boundaries after the war. The League of Nations was established in 1920 as part of postwar efforts to maintain peace. The interwar years also saw shifts in colonial dynamics and the emergence of new political movements in various regions.

Cultural and scientific development flourished as well. Modernist movements in art and literature challenged traditional forms, while advances in aviation, cinema, and telecommunications reshaped daily life. In science, breakthroughs in physics, chemistry, and biology expanded the scope of inquiry, and social sciences broadened understandings of urbanization, labor, and culture.

Economically, the period experienced waves of instability, including financial crises in the 1890s and 1907, followed by the Great Depression after the 1929 stock market crash. The ensuing economic hardship contributed to social unrest and accelerated political change in several countries. By 1933, some regimes had consolidated power, while others pursued relief and reform programs as nations navigated a troubled global economy.

The label 1892–1933 is used by historians to discuss broad changes across many regions during these years. It is not tied to a single event but to the arc of modernization, conflict, and transition that defined the era.