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Pre-Modern 1200–
History 1299 (A.D.) 
1100– World
Beginning with the Earth's formation, through to the beginning of the 1199 (A.D.)  History
modern day, fan favorites like ancient Egypt, Babylon, Harappa, Rome, 1000– World
and Aksum make their debuts. Though they have a less direct impact on 1099 (A.D.)  History
the world today, these historic cultures held major influence over the 1– World
course of history. The inventions of agriculture, fire, megalithic 999 (A.D.)  History
With the "rediscovery" of Classical learning in the West, the invention of new
construction, and speech are the foundations of human life, as well as
Ancient World economic models like mercantilism, and increased contact around the globe, the Early Modern
the development of the arts and sciences. Check out our timelines toHistory History world begins to take the shape it has today. Early modernity will see the creation
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discover more about these remote (and often unrecognizable) times. of the nation-state, the rise of capitalism and colonialism, and the beginnings of
industrialization. Across the entire world, from Mali to the Maratha, this time
period will see the consolidation and rise of thousands of notable polities and
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countries. Explore some of the highlights from this defining period of human 1399 (A
history. 1400– World
1499 (A.D.)  History
1500– World
Late Modern 1599 (A.D.)  History
History 1600– World
1699 (A.D.)  History
1700– World
Late modernity, if it can be meaningfully distinguished from "now" ends 1799 (A.D.)  History
with World War II and the beginning of the atomic era. The late modern World
period is characterized by industry, locomotion, the peak of colonialism in History
Africa and Asia, and the beginnings of industrialized warfare. By the end of
this time period, the multinational empires of the past will begin to break
apart, paving the way for the current nations of the world. 1800-
1988(A.D)
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1930 – 1939 History
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(1914–1918) Millenniu
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World war II (1933-1945) The Persian
939-1945) Gulf War
Vietnam War (Jan. 16,
1961- 1975history begins 1991–April
Contemporary with the splitting of6,the atom and the rise of
Korean War computers. These two new technologies more than anything else will
1991)
(1950–1953) fundamentally shape the course of human affairs. The contemporary period is
2000– characterized by the end of colonial imperialism, the rise of global capitalism
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and neocolonialism, and the rapid growth of global communication. Being the
present, it's impossible to say when or how this time period may end.
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