On This Day: Siege of Barcelona: Barcelona, capital city of the Principality of Catalonia,... (1714)

On September 11, 1714: Siege of Barcelona: Barcelona, capital city of the Principality of Catalonia, surrenders to Spanish and French Bourbon armies in the War of the Catalans, the last phase of the War of the Spanish Succession.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.