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1726 in Great Britain
Explore 21 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1726.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1726
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Baltic Security Enters Coalition Planning
The northern European balance became an issue as Russia and Sweden took different diplomatic positions.
British French Cooperation Faces Strains
Although formally allied Britain and France encountered differing priorities on continental issues.
British Naval Policy Supports Diplomacy
British maritime power helped reinforce the diplomacy associated with the Hanover alliance.
Complete English Tradesman Second Volume
Defoe issued a further volume of The Complete English Tradesman, expanding his practical treatment of commercial life.
Dutch Republic Considers Hanover Alignment
The Dutch Republic faced decisions about participation in the emerging alliance structure.
Dutch Republic Joins Hanover Alliance
The Dutch Republic adhered to the Hanover alliance during the widening diplomatic confrontation.
Hanover Alliance Consultations Continue
The partner governments coordinated diplomatic positions as tensions spread across Europe.
Hudibras Illustrations Published
Hogarth published a series of illustrations inspired by Samuel Butler's satirical poem Hudibras.
Mary Toft Hoax Satirized
Hogarth depicted the Mary Toft rabbit birth scandal, converting a notorious news story into visual satire.
Odyssey Final Publication
The concluding volumes of Pope's Odyssey translation were published with assistance from collaborators.
Odyssey Translation Completed
Publication of Pope's version of the Odyssey concluded, extending his work as a translator of Homer.
Peerage
Created the Duke of Cumberland
Political History of Devil Published
Defoe published The Political History of the Devil, combining religious speculation with satirical commentary.
Prussian Commitments Become Uncertain
The reliability of Prussia's position became a concern as the diplomatic landscape changed.
Russian Austrian Partnership Worries Allies
Russia's alliance with Austria sharpened strategic concerns among the Hanover partners.
Spanish Commercial Tensions Persist
Disputes involving Britain's maritime trade with Spain complicated efforts to maintain peace.
Sweden Adheres to Hanover Alliance
Sweden joined the Hanover alignment during the diplomatic realignments of 1726.
Swedish Policy Engages Alliance Diplomacy
Swedish leaders considered their position amid rivalry between the competing European coalitions.
Tour Through Great Britain Continues
Further installments of Defoe's Tour presented observations on the economy, geography and settlements of Britain.
Treaty Coalition Watches Gibraltar Tensions
Alliance members followed disputes over Gibraltar as Anglo Spanish relations deteriorated.
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