The Congress of Vienna was an international conference that was called after the downfall of Napolean, to redivide Europe and establish a lasting peace in the land. The main goal seemed to be 'turning back the clock' by putting those families which had been removed from power either by revolution or the efforts of Napolean back into power.

In September 1814, the Congress of Vienna convened with representatives from England, Prussia, Russia, Austria, France, and several smaller countries. The congress met to reconstruct a map of Europe and develop a balance of power that would prevent another massive take-over by one country.

In 1796 Italy was invaded by the French and Napolean Bonaparte introduced a new code of law. With this many changes came about and for the first time after years of decadence and the French revolution, there was no longer a dynastic monarch

These happenings were disastrous for the liberals and they were forced to go underground forming secret societies( e.g. Carboneria), which were the main vehicles for liberal dissent after 1815. However, these societies lacked unity and a clear sense of what they hoped to achieve on a practical level. 'The

During the "Age of Metternich" (thirty years after Vienna congress), Absolute monarchies were believed as a means to preserve peace and prevent revolutions. The goal was to preserve Absolutism in opposition to constitutional governments and liberations.

Prince Klemens of Metternich was the president of the congress, and together the major powers of Europe set about eradicating French influence in Italy. This led to the breaking up of the Napoleonic settlement and old boundaries and rulers were re-imposed.

y but rather a constitutional monarchy. However, this all came to an abrupt halt when Napolean surrendered to the allied powers of Europe in

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