Modern era

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The modern era, or the modern period, is considered the current historical period of human history. It was originally applied to the history of Europe and Western history for events that came after classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, often from around the year 1500. An example is the Reformation, which gave rise to Protestantism in Germany and elsewhere. Since the 1990s, it has been more common among historians to refer to the period after the Middle Ages and up to the 19th century as the early modern period. The modern period is today more often used for events from the 19th century until today. The time from the end of World War II (1945) can also be described as being part of contemporary history. The common definition of the modern period today is often associated with events such as the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and the transition from nationalism toward the liberal international order. The modern period has been a period of significant development in the fields...

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