Rites of Peace

The Fall of Napoleon and the Congress of Vienna
Book • 2007
This book by Adam Zamoyski explores the Congress of Vienna, which reshaped Europe after Napoleon's defeat.

It reveals the complex and often brutal negotiations that took place, contrasting with the traditional view of elegant diplomacy.

The book highlights how the Congress laid the foundations for modern Europe's social order and security systems.

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The Sunday Debate: Napoleon the Great? With Andrew Roberts, Adam Zamoyski and Jeremy Paxman

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