The idea of a balance of power amongst the five strongest European states- Great Britain, France, Prussia, Austria, and Russia. Also, the idea that the European nations had to help each other out so that things would remain status quo. This led to a failure of most revolutions in the 19th Century , and about 100 years "peace" in Europe
to restore the balance of power, give back power to the royal European families originally had before napoleon's rule, and to try to prevent any future French aggression
He did not want to leave the congress of Vienna powerless
Clemens von Metternich
Metternich of Austria Hardenburg of Prussia Castlereagh of Great Britain Alexander I of Russia Talleyrand of France
Metternich and Bismarck wanted different things with Europe. Metternich was an advocate of Balance of Power and fought for this at the Congress of Vienna. Bismarck, on the other hand, wanted to create a super powerful Germany through the unification of German states. Bismarck believed in Realpolitik, a machiavellian theory that states that the power of a nation should be placed above any ideological or moral standard.
The Congress in Vienna put Louis XVIII (18) on the French throne.
Klemens von Metternich of Austria.
He did not want to leave the congress of Vienna powerless
Prince Klemens von Metternich
Prince Klemens von Metternich
The congress of Vienna was held in Vienna from September 1814 to June 1815 and chaired by Austrian statesman Klemens Wenzel von Metternich. The aim of the congress was to deliberate over solution of long standing conflicts in Europe and attainment of peace.
Prince Klemens von Metternich
Prince Klemens von Metternich
The Austrian statesman Klemens Wenzel von Metternich was in charge of the meeting.
Klemens Wenzel von Metternich.
Klemens von Metternich was the primary force behind the accomplishments of the Congress of Vienna. He was the State Chancellor of the Austrian Empire.
The most influential leader at the congress of Vienna was Prince Klemens von Metternich. He was Austrian and strongly distrusted democracy and political change. Metternich, along with all the other diplomats didn't want France to rise to power. They wanted to put all revolutions from any country.
The goal was to redraw the political map of Europe and reestablish a balance of power designed to end future wars. Klemens Wenzel von Metternich was the chair.