POLI 283 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: War Of The Third Coalition
21 Feb 2016
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The concept appeared to be implemented when it worked to the benefit of the four large powers (britain, austria, prussia, and russia). For example, the bourbon family of spain was restored to power, as spain was an ally of the four powers against france. Monarchs/officials that had been replaced with napoleon"s followers/family members were being restored to power, as they were portrayed as the rightful" and original" possessors of power. In a way, napoleon was the illegitimate" ruler. Not being part of the congress of vienna, the ottoman empire was more preoccupied with conservatism, and rather than simply preserving a ruler, they attempted to continue their entire social, economic and government structure. As italy was not recognized as country, italian was considered a language rather than a nationality, and therefore no legitimate ruler was required. The legitimate" ruler to the throne (francis ii) was restored to power in austria after. Napoleon"s third coalition proved to be a disaster.
