The Vienna Congress

The Congress of Vienna was a major diplomatic meeting held between 1814 and 1815 in Vienna, Austria, following the Napoleonic Wars. Its purpose was to restore stability in Europe by redrawing borders and establishing a balance of power to prevent future conflicts. Key figures from major countries—like Austria, Britain, Russia, Prussia, and France—negotiated treaties to ensure peace and cooperation. The Congress led to a conservative order in Europe, influencing international relations for decades and laying the groundwork for a century of relative peace known as the Concert of Europe.