the Treaty of Vienna (1815)

The Treaty of Vienna (1815) was the agreements made after the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte to restore stability in Europe. Major leaders from Austria, Britain, Prussia, Russia, and other nations met to redraw borders, restore monarchies, and balance power to prevent future wars. The treaty aimed to restore the pre-Revolutionary order while creating a lasting peace, leading to a period called the Congress System. It helped shape modern Europe by promoting stability through diplomatic negotiations, territorial adjustments, and conservative policies, ensuring no single country could dominate the continent again for several decades.