A World Restored: Metternich, Castlereagh and the Problems of Peace, 1812-22

Very interesting information about historical figures who made a difference, and what happened to the world when self-interest got in the way of statesmanship

Dr. Kissinger wrote an informative book on the Napoleonic Wars and their resolution at the Congress of Vienna and subsequent conferences. The balance of power after 1814 and 1815 was achieved with great diplomatic skill and the wisdom not to punish France too heavily. The machinations of Austria through her cunning foreign minister are particularly well-analyzed. Some of the writing is a bit too abstract or else I am not smart enough to understand it after one or two readings. The book ends before we see the mistakes Austria made in 1914, but those mistakes are obvious now. I did not realize how Czar Alexander's views changed so much or vacillated, and how enthralled he was by Metternich. This book makes more sense when we consider the chaos of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. This book ought to be and likely is required reading for diplomats. This is good history, and like all history allows us to see the mistakes and triumphs of others clearly.

amazing the amount of research that has gone into this book.

This is a classic, of course. Elegantly written, insightful, philosophically sophisticated, with a lot of insight for those who want to understand international relations. Castlereagh simply wanted to maintain a balance of power in Europe following the Napoleonic Wars in order to facilitate Britain's security. Metternich, representing an Austria that was in the center of Europe and could not simply seek a discrete balance, wanted a conservative social contract at a time when the forces of nationalism were ultimately destined to sunder the Austro-Hungarian Empire. They wanted the same thing for different reasons. Castlereagh, dealing with resistance from his own Parliament, wanted a realpolitical solution. Metternich, the ultimate practitioner of "Machtpolitik," understood nonetheless the importance of ideas and ideology. I bought and read the paperback edition of A World Restored more than thirty years ago. I bought the hardback so that I could read it again without having to physically hold the book together. A necessary read for those truly interested in international relations.

The knowledge, thought and hypotheses are remarkable. For any interested in the post Napoloeonic period and the Congress of Vienna, a thesis not to be missed. Outstanding.

My son-n-law is a great respecter of Henry Kissinger and a history buff. He was very pleased to receive this book.

Provides insight and relevance in worldview and theory

The product was purchased as new and received as a used book.

This is A Masterclass of a Manuscript that must of a necessity be given its rightful designation as A Nobel Laureate Write of Exceptional Insight. Page 16 beckons the reader to take note of the fact that “A Policy which lets itself be influenced by events - is likely to seek the remedy against a decision recognised as erroneous in adopting its extreme opposite, without considering the possibility of intermediary solutions.” Wow!!! This is A Great Work by His Most Honourable, The Most Noble Peer of An Esquire Gent, The Great Highly Distinguished, Greatly Admired The Very Most Esquire Highly Esteemed Stateman Henry Kissinger PhD - His Work: A light of hope for “A World Restored.”

A master piece of International Politics!

This book is perfect for historian or a systems thinker

Lettura assolutamente per gli appassionati di storia e di relazioni internazionali. Una lezione attualissima

The book is literally missing everything up to page 21