"First Modern Novel." See [xiii], 100.
1741. A revolution places Elizabeth, daughter of Peter the Great, on the throne of Russia; Ivan, an infant, and his parents are imprisoned.
Alliance between England and Austria.
War between Sweden and Russia.
Unsuccessful attack of Admiral Vernon on Cartagena, New Granada.
Final separation of New Hampshire from Massachusetts.
Pretended negro plot in New York.
1742. Election and coronation of the Elector of Bavaria as Emperor Charles VII of Germany.
Silesia and Glatz ceded to Frederick the Great.