The 1700s . Or is it the 1700's
I know that in writing, folks will often say "the eighteenth century" when speaking about a particular century, but I prefer to name the century as in the subject line.
I've seen it both ways: 1700s and 1700's, 1900s and 1900's, etc...
It seems to me that there should NOT be an apostrophe before the "s".
Which is correct? And do the various authoritative sources on the subject agree?
Thanks!
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