As in the early 20th century, the elemental forces of globalisation have unravelled broad solidarities and loyalties.

Ragtime was a fanfare for the 20th century.

As the 19th century progressed, Europe's innovations, norms and categories came to achieve a truly universal hegemony.

German writers in the late 18th century were the first to uphold a prickly, literary nationalism, in reaction to the then dominance and prestige of French literature.

Sex is the ersatz or substitute religion of the 20th Century.

I live in the 20th century. I have copper rivets on my jeans.