Council of Vienna

The Council of Vienna, held from 1814 to 1815, was a diplomatic gathering of European powers after the Napoleonic Wars. Its goal was to restore stability and establish a balance of power across Europe, preventing future widespread conflicts. Leaders from countries like Austria, Prussia, Russia, and Britain worked to redraw borders, restore monarchies, and create a lasting peace system. The council aimed to reassert conservative order while managing territorial changes, shaping European diplomacy for decades. It was a crucial moment in establishing the framework for 19th-century European international relations.