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Há 4 dias · The idea of a 'long' Twentieth century is sure to gain ground. The unification of Germany, the Meiji restoration, the dramatic transformation of the USA during reconstruction, the first stirrings of women's emancipation, mass democracy and the beginning of demographic transition.
- The Age of Extremes: The Short Twentieth Century, 1914-1991
A century which includes two world wars, Stalinism and the...
- The Age of Extremes: The Short Twentieth Century, 1914-1991
Há 3 dias · The second Industrial Revolution lasted from the mid-19th century until the early 20th century and took place in Britain, continental Europe, North America, and Japan. Later in the 20th century, the second Industrial Revolution spread to other parts of the world.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Há 4 dias · In all ages war has been an important topic of analysis. In the latter part of the 20th century, in the aftermath of two World Wars and in the shadow of nuclear, biological, and chemical holocaust, more was written on the subject than ever before.
- Joseph Frankel
Há 2 dias · A century which includes two world wars, Stalinism and the holocaust, not to mention numerous other acts of genocide and oppression, deserves the extremist label. However, whether this remain an age of extremism is less clear, and represents the large question raised by Hobsbawm.
Há 5 dias · The 20th century saw an explosion in plastic production and integration into everyday life, fueled by fossil fuels, but also raised concerns about waste accumulation and environmental impacts. Recent advances in bioplastics and the three types of recycling technologies offer hope for a more sustainable future.
Há 1 dia · 20th century 1900s. 1900: The first Zeppelin is designed by Theodor Kober. 1901: The first motorized cleaner using suction, a powered "vacuum cleaner", is patented independently by Hubert Cecil Booth and David T. Kenney. 1903: The first successful gas turbine is invented by Ægidius Elling. 1903: Édouard Bénédictus invents ...
Há 1 dia · Modernism was an early 20th-century movement in literature, visual arts, and music that emphasized experimentation, abstraction, and subjective experience. Philosophy, politics, architecture, and social issues were all aspects of this movement.
