1740A Treatise of Human NatureDavid Hume
Publication of "Political Discourses". Publication of "A Treatise of Human Nature"
Historical records for Great Britain in 1740, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Publication of "Political Discourses". Publication of "A Treatise of Human Nature"
Successive disasters eventually reduce Ansons force to just the Centurion. Commands the Centurion 60, Gloucester 50, Severn 50, Pearl 40, Wager 28, and the sloop Tryal, plus the two store ships
Returns to Britain with 500,000 pounds worth of Spanish treasure. Commands a squadron attacking the Spanish colonies & shipping in South America
Appointed Colonel of the Coldstream Guards
Appointed Colonel of the Coldstream Guards
Appointed Coomodore of the squadron sent to attack Spanish possessions in South America
Appointed Coomodore of the squadron sent to attack Spanish possessions in South America
Publication of "Political Discourses". Publication of "A Treatise of Human Nature"
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