Second Peace of Paris
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Napoleonic Wars, Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History, German History, French History, Russian/Former Soviet States History
- Geographical Location: Paris
- Date: November, 1815
Article abstract: The Second Peace of Paris ends the Napoleonic Wars and establishes the framework for European politics for the next century.
Summary of Event
The Second Peace of Paris was the final peace treaty made between France and the victorious allies after the final defeat of Napoleon. It was part of the general settlement made by the Congress of Vienna and can only be understood in relation to that conference. The participants were the same at both conferences, but the Second Peace of Paris was made after the settlement at Vienna. The Second...
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