short twentieth century
The "short twentieth century" is a historiographical term used to describe a period marked by significant global changes, starting with World War I and ending with the collapse of the Soviet Union.
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Definition
C1Historiography
(academic)The period from 1914 to 1991, marked by major political, social, and economic changes, starting with World War I and ending with the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Example
- Historians often refer to the era from 1914 to 1991 as the short twentieth century due to its profound global transformations.
- The short twentieth century saw the rise and fall of ideologies like fascism, communism, and liberal democracy.