Rites of Peace

The Fall of Napoleon and the Congress of Vienna

Autori

• Adam Zamoyski

Parametri

• 672 pagine
• 24 ore di lettura

• Francia
• Politica
• Saggistica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic Europe, the narrative explores the Congress of Vienna, where major powers convened to forge a lasting peace. This eight-month event blended serious negotiations with lavish social gatherings, reflecting the era's aristocratic culture. While the Congress aimed for stability, it revealed the underlying tensions and the high cost of peace, as many critical decisions were ultimately influenced by conflict and hardship. The story captures the intricate balance of diplomacy and the realities of war during a pivotal historical moment.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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