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The years 1910 through 1912, sometimes written as 19101912, constitute a transitional interval in world history that witnessed widespread political upheaval, reform movements, and ongoing debates over modernization and empire. The period is often treated as part of the broader prewar era that culminated in the First World War.

In East Asia, the Xinhai Revolution of 1911 led to the overthrow of the Qing dynasty, and the Republic of China was proclaimed in 1912, ending more than two thousand years of imperial rule and setting a republican framework that endured in different forms through the decade.

In the Americas, the Mexican Revolution began in 1910, eventually forcing the resignation of Porfirio Díaz in 1911 and elevating Francisco I. Madero to the presidency; the conflict persisted thereafter, drawing in multiple revolutionary factions through 1912 and beyond.

In Europe, the Balkan Wars began in 1912 as newly independent or partitioned states sought to expel Ottoman rule from the Balkans; these conflicts reinforced European tensions that contributed to the environment preceding World War I.

Other notable events include the sinking of the RMS Titanic in April 1912, an enduring symbol of the era’s maritime achievements and vulnerabilities, which had a lasting impact on maritime safety practices and popular memory.

Collectively, 1910–1912 are seen as formative years that reshaped political maps, accelerated social change, and helped redefine international relations in the early 20th century.