The Congress of Vienna 1814-1815

The Congress of Viennaexplores the attempt by Britain, Russia, Austria and Prussia to redraw Europe's new frontiers after almost twenty years of continuous fighting against the French. Tim Chapman traces the origins of this historic meeting and explains not only its collaboration but how it was subsequently unpicked in the century that followed. Offering a comprehensive introduction which provides a background to the negotiations, a summary of the agreements reached and assessment of the longer term consequences, The Congress of Viennatraces the survival and evolution of the Vienna settlement through many revolutions and explains it eventual demise with the emergence of modern Europe.