The Wealth of Nations
Smith publishes The Wealth of Nations, analysing markets, specialisation and economic growth.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Adam Smith Biography and Timeline
Follow Adam Smith through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Adam Smith, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1776–1776Years on this page
1776
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations
Publication of "The Wealth of Nations", criticizes mercantilism
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