1st Edition

The Congress of Vienna Origins, processes and results

By Tim Chapman Copyright 1998
    128 Pages
    by Routledge

    120 Pages
    by Routledge

    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. The Congress of Vienna 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.
    The Congress of Vienna 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.

    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;

    Biography

    Tim Chapman teaches History at Wisbech Grammar School.

    'I am delighted with this book and I hope it helps pupils understand modern Europe better.' - Tim Chapman, author, Wisbech Grammar School, Peterborough Evening Telegraph.

    'As an introduction both to the Congress and the inticacies (and enjoyments) of diplomatic history, there is much here to interest a Sixth Form audience.' - New Perspective