The Congress of Vienna was held in 1815. It was chaired by Austrian statesman Klemens von Metternich. It was held to draw up a new settlement for Europe amongst the European powers which were driven by the ideology of Conservatives whose main aim was to establish monarchial regimes in Europe.
The following changes were made :
(i) The Bourbon Dynasty was restored to power.
(ii) France had to part with most of its territories which were annexed by Napoleon.
(iii) A large number of States were set up on the boundaries of France to prevent its further expansion.
(iv) The kingdom of Netherland was set up in North.
(v) Russia was given important territories on its Western Frontiers.
(vi) Austria was given control of Northern Italy.
(vii)German Confederation of 39 States remained intact.
(viii) Russia was given part of Saxony.
(ix) Russia was given part of Poland.
