Time division between contemporary and modern times

"Modernity" refers to the period from 19 19 to 1949, which started with the May 4th Movement, opened the curtain of the new-democratic revolution and declared that the proletariat had stepped onto the historical stage. "Contemporary" refers to the time since the founding of 1949 New China. The difference between contemporary and modern is more reflected in the field of literature, and there is not much difference in daily use.

1, History of China

Ancient times: before 1840 (Sino-British Opium War);

Modern times: 1840- 1949 (People's Republic of China (PRC) was founded), also known as "dichotomy society";

Modern: 19 19 turn1949;

Contemporary: New China was founded 1949.

2. World history

Ancient times: 1689 before the success of the British bourgeois revolution;

Modern times: 1689- 19 17 Russian October socialist revolution;

Modern: after 19 17;

Contemporary: usually after World War II, but sometimes it is synonymous with modernity.