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Unification of Europe Under Napoleon and His Defeat

The Unification of Europe Under Napoleon and His Defeat! Napoleon Bonaparte occupies a place of honour among those rulers in history, who by virtue of their military skill and administrative capability have acquired undying fame. Napoleon came into the scene when revolutionary France was involved in wars with foreign countries. These wars were inevitable as European powers were afraid that [...]

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Growth of Nationalism in Europe

The Growth of Nationalism in Europe! A nation may be described as a community having a common homeland, a common culture and common traditions. European nationalism, in its modern sense, was born out of the desire of a community to assert its unity and independence. In the 19th century there began a determined struggle to realise nationalist aspirations. The French [...]

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History of The Concert of Europe (1815-22)

The idea of a Concert of Europe was suggested by the Austrian Chancellor, Kaunitz, in 1971 and it found expression in the Treaty of Chaumont which was made in March 1814, by Great Britain, Russia, Prussia and Austria. The same four Powers tried at the Congress of Vienna to effect "a regeneration of the political system of Europe." The Congress [...]

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