Congress of Vienna

Congress of Vienna

A meeting of European leaders in 1814-1815 to reorganize Europe after the defeat of Napoleon, aiming to restore balance and peace.

Great Powers

The most powerful and influential countries in Europe during the 19th century, including Britain, France, Russia, Austria, and Prussia.

Klemens von Metternich

An Austrian diplomat who played a key role in the Congress of Vienna, known for his conservative policies and efforts to maintain stability in Europe.

Treaty of Paris

A series of agreements that ended the Napoleonic Wars, with the most notable one in 1815, which restored France's borders and monarchy.

Concert of Europe

A system of alliances among European powers after the Congress of Vienna to maintain peace and prevent the rise of a single dominant power.

Conservatism

A political philosophy that emphasizes tradition, social stability, and maintaining established institutions, often resisting rapid change.