The European balance of power 1815 and its aftermath shaped continental politics through the Congress of Vienna peace settlement, establishing conservative dominance under Metternich's system. This period marked significant territorial reorganization and ideological shifts in post-Napoleonic Europe.
Key aspects:
- The Quadruple Alliance (Britain, Russia, Prussia, Austria) established peace terms with France
- The Congress of Vienna created a new European order focused on balance of power
- Conservatism in Europe after 1815 was dominated by Metternich's anti-liberal ideology
- The Holy Alliance formed to suppress revolutionary movements
- Territorial reorganization aimed to prevent French aggression
- Implementation of the European Congress system for maintaining peace