CONTEMPORARY HISTORY

  • The French Revolution

    The French Revolution

    Was a period of far-reaching social and political upheaval in France and its colonies beginning in 1789.
  • The Old Regime

    The Old Regime

    Was the political and social system of the Kingdom of France from the Late Middle Ages.
  • The Industrial Revolution

    The Industrial Revolution

    Was the transition to new manufacturing processes in Europe and the United States
  • The Imperialism

    The Imperialism

    Is a policy or ideology of extending a nation's rule over foreign nations, often by military force or by gaining political and economic control of other areas.
  • The First World War

    The First World War

    Was a global war originating in Europe that lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918.
  • The Interwar Period

    The Interwar Period

    Was the period between the end of the First World War in November 1918 and the beginning of the Second World War in September 1939.
  • Second Spanish Republic

    Second Spanish Republic

    Was the democratic government that existed in Spain from 1931 to 1939.
  • Civil War

    Civil War

    Was a civil war in Spain fought from 1936 to 1939. Republicans loyal to the elected, left-leaning Second Spanish Republic.
  • The Second World War

    The Second World War

    Was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945.
  • Franquism

    Franquism

    Is the period of Spanish history between 1936 and 1975, when Francisco Franco ruled Spain as dictator with the title Caudillo.