His fourfold plan for peace in Europe called for:
1)restoring the royal family that had been in power in each country before Napoleon came to power.
2)encircling France with stable monarchies so that France would be hemmed in and barred from future expansion
3)compensating each country for any land it lost in the redrawing of national boundaries and juggling of territorial holdings
4)establishing a new balance of power among European nations so that each alliance of nations would have enough strength to deter the aggresion of the other
Congress of Vienna
Austrian Statesman KLEMENS VON METTERNICH led the attempt in the Congress of Vienna to balance power in Europe post-Napoleon.
Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, who ruled until his final defeat at the battle of Waterloo in 1815
The period between his escape from Elba and his final defeat at Waterloo was called The 100 Days.
Rise of nationalism in Europe after the defeat of Napoleon
In a nutshell, Waterloo, in Belgium, was the location of Napoleon's defeat (French), by the Duke of Wellington (British). It meant the end of Napoleon's rule and domination over Europe.
The main goal of the Concert of Europe was to preserve the status quo after the defeat of Napoleon. The Powers gave themselves the right to intervene in and suppress revolts in Europe.
It was held in Vienna (The Congress of Vienna) but it started before the Battle of Waterloo, short after the Napoleon's abdication of 1814.
The defeat of Napoleon in Europe freed British troops to fight in North America
the defeat of Napoleon in Europe freed British troops to fight in North America
the defeat of Napoleon in Europe freed British troops to fight in North America
It was Napoleon's final defeat.