Congress of Vienna

<p>In 1814-1815 after the French revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars the leaders of the most important countries in Europe gathered together to redraw the frontiers of their continent. <em>The Congress of Vienna</em> explores the attempt by Britain Russia Austria and Prussia to agree Europe's new frontiers after almost twenty years of continuous fighting against France and analyses how successful the Congress was.<br><em>The Congress of Vienna</em> offers a readable introduction to this difficult topic providing a background to the negotiations a summary of the agreements reached and assessment of the longer term consequences.</p>