HI108 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Napoleonic Wars, German Confederation, Gas Lighting
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Congress of vienna september 1814 june 1815. The goal is to restore the balance of power and put europe back together again. Criticized as suppressing nationalism and liberalism and in restoring the power of traditional monarchies. Established long term stability of europe via balance of power relative peace for 100 years. Set the example for host of future international meetings first genuine attempt to create an international order based on consensus rather than conflict. They do(cid:374)"t (cid:272)ar(cid:448)e up fra(cid:374)(cid:272)e, they (cid:373)ai(cid:374)tai(cid:374) fra(cid:374)(cid:272)e as a politi(cid:272)al e(cid:374)tity. The russians insisted that they be allowed to incorporate the polish territory into their empire. No(cid:449) it"s a coalition of the russians and prussians. Poland were allies to napoleon and the french. The french joined austria and britain because french diplomats recognized they could exploit the difference between the victors. Secret treaty of france britain and austria against the russians and prussians. Major stresses emerging between all the victors of the napoleonic war.
