History1700s.com is the starting place to find information about the 18th century. Each link is hand picked by your editor. This site is about the "long" 18th century. This means that the period approximately covers the years from 1660 through 1830. It will have articles discussing the various aspects of the era. Provide the documents of the period and point out interesting and useful resources found on the Internet.

Articles About the 18th Century

The American Judicial System in the 1700s
What began in the United States Constitution, the American Judicial System has been a vital part of the federal government since our country was formed. Learn more about the birth of the Supreme Court, the Articles of Confederation, and the Judiciary Act of 1789. Contributed by Robert Reeves, criminal defense attorney in Charlotte, NC.

Plumbing Innovations of the 18th Century Set the Stage for Modern Plumbing
Plumbing is a fundamental service that affects our daily lives, and probably something we do not think too much about. Public sanitation has evolved over the past couple centuries. Learn about plumbing in the 1700’s, and what has changed since then. Contributed by Scardina Plumbing & HVAC

Tax Laws of the 18th Century: Then & Now
For as long as there have been governments, there have been taxes levied by those governments on the people who reside within. Although the United States is younger than many countries, taxes have always been an important part of the country since its inception. Contributed by The Florida Tax Solvers

Travel at Jaffa Israel
 Jonnalyn Pascual tells us that "a walk through Jaffa's streets reveals glimpses into a vibrant and interesting world filled with layers of history and a myriad of people."

Equiano and the Pirates: How Gentlemanly Capitalism Saved the Seas
Eliyah Afzal examines Olaudah Equiano, an African, who wrote a widely circulated autobiography, often perceived as a window into the experience of ordinary people living in the British Empire during the latter half of the seventeen hundreds.

Review The Journal of a Georgian Gentleman
Mike Rendell is a retired lawyer who lives in Spain. His direct ancestor, Richard Hall, was a stocking maker, haberdasher and farmer who lived in the mid-Georgian period. Read the review of his book by  Mike Paterson, the Director of the London History organization.

Freedom and Liberty Defined
Today, the majority of Americans, and other citizens of democratic countries, take these principles of democracy for granted. In fact, these principles have been expanded and applied in every aspect of life. However, what did these principles mean to the people of the 18th century? How did they define them?

Causes of the American Revolution: The Problem Begins
The battles of Lexington and Concord were the culmination of the causes of the American Revolution. In this article you will learn about the problems between England and the Colonies which lead to the American Revolution.

The Stamp Act: An Attempt to Defray the Expense of War
The English Ministry was already preparing a scheme for the raising of revenue in America: The question of the right of taxation suddenly obtruded itself. The Americans claimed the right as Englishmen to tax themselves.

Causes of the American Revolution: The Townsend Duties
In his attempt to straighten out the mess, Charles Townsend framed his famous Revenue Act of 1767. This was in line of the colonial view of taxing. However, these acts would cause further trouble for the British government and renew the strain on the relationship between the colonies and the mother country.

The Men Behind the American Revolution
Learn about the Movers and shakers of the American Revolution in this series of articles.

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18th Century Famous Quotes

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." - Declaration of Independence

"People will not look forward to posterity who never look backward to their ancestors." -- Edmund Burke

"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death"--Patrick Henry

Special Editions

The Judicial Mind of Justice John Marshall  A Manual of Parliamentary Practice

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin      The Absentee

Astoria                                                              Reflections on the Revolution in France

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