Jan. 26th, 2011

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Title: The Congress of Vienna: A Study in Allied Unity: 1812-1822
Author: Harold Nicolson
Genre: Early 19th C History
Thingummies: 3

Synopsis: Covers from Napolean's retreat from Russia though the final conference in Verona in 1822, with a brief explanation of the main players' later careers at the end. Focuses on the issues being wrestled with (such as the independence of Poland) and the diplomatic wrangling that ensued, with only brief summaries of the outcome of battles. Mostly centered on Castlereagh and Metternich.

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