1815-1914
Definition
The period from 1815 to 1914 refers to the time between the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the outbreak of World War I. It encompasses significant political, social, and economic changes that took place in Europe during this century.
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Practice Questions (2)
In what way did the French Revolution influence subsequent revolutionary movements in Europe from 1815-1914?
Using a feminist lens, how could one critique women’s roles in intellectual developments from the period between 1815-1914?
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