The Edwardian era.
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The Edwardian era The Edwardian era corresponds with the reign of King Edward VII, whose short-lived governance (1901-1910) leads the modern House of Windsor in England. The "Edwardian" style includes the years of 1901 through 1919. One author described the Edwardian era in this quote: "The end of the century brought the dawning of a new age and a new attitude toward life. It was an era when social differences dissipated and the mores, customs, and expectations of the citizenry came together." The Edwardian era was a historical moment of great technical and social change. Americans during the Edwardian age experienced newfound wealth and indulged in cuisine, fashion, entertainment and travel as never before. Perhaps the Edwardian era was best captured in the Titanic, the grand ocean liner that embodied the human progress, luxury, and excesses of the time. The Edwardian era is often remembered as the "Golden Age."...

