As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800 in the Gregorian calendar.
European history scholars will sometimes specifically refer to the 18th century as 1715-1789, denoting the period of time between the death of Louis XIV of France and the start of the French Revolution.

18th Century Theatre Database - An archive of articles on eighteenth century theatre.
Meta Description: [ An index of articles on 18th century theatre. ]
Drama in the Eighteenth Century - A history of dramatic literature as it developed during the 18th century.
Meta Description: [ A history of dramatic literature as it developed during the eighteenth century. ]
Eighteenth-Century Chronology - Lists major literary and dramatic works by year from 1660 to 1800.
Poems by 18th Century Dramatists - An index of poems by some of the greatest dramatists of the eighteenth century.
Meta Description: [ An index of poems by some of the greatest dramatists of the eighteenth century. ]
Romantic Chronology - Despite the name, a very extensive chronology of 18th Century dramatic and social events. Has some overlap both to 17th and 19th centuries.
The Dramatic Works of Catherine II - An analysis of the plays of Catherine the Great.
Meta Description: [ An analysis of the plays of Catherine the Great. ]
The First American Theatre - A history of the earliest theatrical performances in America.
Meta Description: [ Bitter Puritanical opposition to plays and play-acting. Severe laws passed prohibiting stage entertainment of any kind. Earliest records of theatrical performance in America. Tony Aston, the first actor to appear in New York. Performance in Boston causes a riot. First theatre in America built in ... ]
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