Scenarios about 'early modern'

The period in European history spanning roughly from the late 15th to the late 18th centuries, characterized by profound transformations in social structures, intellectual thought, and global connections. This era witnessed the Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Age of Exploration, and early colonialism, establishing foundations for modern nation-states, capitalism, and global trade networks that feature prominently in alternate history scenarios exploring different outcomes of these formative developments.