Europe in the Late 19th Century Through Amazing Photos

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The 19th century witnessed a globally dominant Europe. Empires expanded, colonies amassed – all pushed energetically forward by the Industrial Revolution. Colonies provided the raw materials and luxury commodities to meet rising consumer demand, in return promising vast markets for European products.

Abuse and inequality were excused as a necessary part of ‘civilizing’ savage peoples. The gradual ending of slavery was followed by new forms of intolerance and racism.

These amazing photos from josefnovak33 that captured street scenes of Europe in 1899.