19001914
The period between 1900 and 1914, often referred to as the "Long Summer" or the "Belle Époque" in Europe, was a time of significant social, technological, and political change. Industrialization continued its rapid advance, leading to new inventions like the airplane, the automobile, and advancements in communication technologies such as the radio. This era also witnessed a burgeoning of artistic and cultural movements, including Impressionism, Art Nouveau, and early modernism in literature and music.
Politically, the world was marked by a complex web of alliances and growing imperial ambitions, particularly