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Rites of peace

Rites of peace

The Fall of Napoleon and the Congress of Vienna
HistoryMilitary History
Pages
416
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

Traces the epic events following Napoleon's exile in 1814 and the subsequent Treaty of Paris, examining how the eight-month Viennese carnival brought thousands of aristocrats to the Austrian capital and established the Congress of Vienna.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplexReflective
Court Intrigue

Genres

History Military History Politics & Society

About the author

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Adam Zamoyski

Adam Zamoyski is a British historian specializing in Polish history and the Napoleonic era. He is recognized for his detailed biographies and historical accounts, including "Napoleon: A Life." His writing offers an accessible look into significant historical periods and figures.