A triple alliance formed between Britain, Holland, and France.
Battle of Belgrad; defeat of the Turks by Prince Eugene. See "Prince Eugene Vanquishes the Turks," [xiii], [16].
1718. Foundation of New Orleans, Louisiana, by the French.
Invasion of Sicily by the Spaniards; Austria joins the Triple Alliance; the Spanish fleet defeated off Cape Passaro.
Another attempt on Norway by Charles XII; he is killed while besieging Frederikshald.
St. Petersburg becomes the capital of Russia.
1719. Philip V submits to the alliance; the Spaniards evacuate Sicily and Sardinia.
Ravaging of the coast of Sweden by the Russian fleet.
Great speculative craze in England.