Peace Settlement, 755-761

Britain, along with conservatives of Russia, Prussia, and Austria, defeated France and put them in a position to negotiate. Great Britain was among these 5 countries that met for the Congress of Vienna following Napoleon's rule. Britain was instrumental in leading an agreement that neither tore apart France or allowed them to regain epic power. The concept of the balance of power was able to form Europe as a balanced continent with no overwhelming power. Although the section talks much about Metternich and his ideas, Britain was actually quite quiet after the peace settlement.