Vienna Settlement

The Vienna Settlement, referring to the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815), was a major diplomatic conference aimed at restoring stability and order in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars. Representatives from major powers, including Austria, Prussia, Russia, and Britain, gathered to redraw borders and create a balance of power, preventing any one country from dominating. Their agreements helped maintain peace for decades, shaping European borders and political boundaries. Essentially, it was a careful effort to restore peace and stability by revising Europe’s political map and establishing systems to avoid future widespread conflict.