What Was La Belle Epoque? (Part 1): AP Euro Bit by Bit #34

La Belle Époque was the period of European prosperity, innovation, and social change between the end of the Franco-Prussian War and the beginning of World War I. This video explains the economic, social, and political changes that shaped Europe during the era. Topics include the Second Industrial Revolution, the rise of consumerism and leisure, new inventions, urban life, and the broader changes that transformed European society before 1914. Originally created for AP European History, this video works as a concise introduction or review of La Belle Époque.