An excellent short history of the era in which Prince Metternich lived and operated, and how this stunning Machiavellian diplomat was able to carve out the modern foundations of Europe. A must-read for anyone interested in understanding the basic framework of the modern geopolitical world and how it came to be.
Contents include:
REVOLUTION OR REACTION?
THE CONGRESS OF VIENNA AND THE RECONSTRUCTION OF EUROPE
THE BOURBON RESTORATION IN FRANCE
THE BOURBON RESTORATION IN SPAIN
REACTION IN PORTUGAL
TORY REACTION IN GREAT BRITAIN
TRIAL AND ABANDONMENT OF LIBERAL ADMINISTRATION IN RUSSIA
MAINTENANCE OF AUTOCRACY IN CENTRAL EUROPE
FAILURE OF METTERNICH’S POLICIES AND PARTIAL TRIUMPH OF LIBERALISM, 1822–1830
