Rites of peace

By Adam Zamoyski

Subjects: Diplomatie, History, Diplomatic history, Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n50055590, Wiener Kongress, Peace, Napoleontische oorlogen, Napoleonische Kriege, Congress of Vienna (1814-1815), Vienna (austria), history, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, Congres van Wenen, Diplomatieke betrekkingen

Description: Traces the epic events following Napoleon's exile in 1814 and the subsequent Treaty of Paris, examining how the eight-month Viennese carnival brought thousands of aristocrats to the Austrian capital and established the Congress of Vienna.