The Congress of Vienna: Origins, processes and results / Edition 1

by Tim Chapman

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415179942
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/11/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,012,213
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Tim Chapman teaches History at Wisbech Grammar School.

Table of Contents

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;

Editorial Reviews

'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

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