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> Chapter 1 War and Revolution in Europe 1789–1814; Chapter 2 Aims of the Great Powers at the Congress of Vienna; Chapter 3 The Territorial Settlement; Chapter 4 The Congress System; Chapter 5 Breakdown of the Settlement 1830–1914;