On This Day: In a treaty between Sweden and Hanover at the close of the Great Northern War,... (1719)

On November 9, 1719: In a treaty between Sweden and Hanover at the close of the Great Northern War, Sweden cedes the Duchies of Bremen and Verden (in northern Germany) to Hanover.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.