The Enlightenment (oct 12, 1685 – dec 6, 1815)
Description:
The revolutionary period of new ways of political and social thinking. Characterized by a heavy movement towards democratic societies with greater popular sovereignty. Many of the first self governments emerged during this period, and the millennia old system of monarchs was disposed of.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 12, 1685
dec 6, 1815
~ 130 years