War of the Spanish Succession. Catalonia campaign. Siege of Barcelona, 1714. On 6 September 1714, in the presence of the Bourbon general Asfeld, General Josep Bellver (General Josepet), read a document in which the Three Braços resolved not to accept any capitulation from the city of Barcelona, following the edict of King Philip V demanding due obedience. After the response, fire was opened. Illustration by J. Alaminos. Chromolithography. General History of Spain, by Miguel Morayta. Volume V. Madrid, 1891.
War of the Spanish Succession. Catalonia campaign. Siege of Barcelona, 1714. On 6 September 1714, in the presence of the Bourbon general Asfeld, General Josep Bellver (General Josepet), read a document in which the Three Braços resolved not to accept any capitulation from the city of Barcelona, following the edict of King Philip V demanding due obedience. After the response, fire was opened. Illustration by J. Alaminos. Chromolithography. General History of Spain, by Miguel Morayta. Volume V. Madrid, 1891.