![]() The kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont was strengthened by acquisition of Genoa.Prussia was given territories on the Rhine in east.Belgium, which was previously an Austrian province was joined with Holland in north.To restore art-treasuries which Napoleon had brought from different countries.To maintain an allied army of occupation for 5 years.France was reduced to boundaries possessed before outbreak of French Revolution (1789).Principle of Balance of Power (Security against French aggression):.Congress of Vienna was based in 3 principles:.To re-establish the balance of political power on the continent which France under Napoleon had so rudely destroyed.To restore as far as possible the traditional forces of order amidst which alone her monarchical conquerors felt safe and comfortable.To damp her explosive political theories.To isolate France by establishing a ring of strong states around her.To redraft the political map of Europe which Napoleon had badly disfigured.Immediate problems to tackle for the Vienna:.France was represented by foreign minister Talleyrand.Castlereagh and Wellington did much to harmonise conflicting interests of the Allies.Represented by foreign ministers Lord Castlereagh and Duke of Wellington.He fell under the influence of Metternich and was converted to his reactionary policy. ![]()
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