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A World Restored: Metternich, Castlereagh and the Problems of Peace, 1812-1822 Paperback – January 1, 1973

by Henry Kissinger (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 155 ratings
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Reveals how the Austrian minister and British Foreign Secretary helped bring about peace, political stability, and legitimate authoritarian order in post-Napoleonic Europe
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    354 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Houghton Mifflin
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1973
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 1 x 8.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0395172292
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0395172292
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Houghton Mifflin (January 1, 1973)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 354 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0395172292
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0395172292
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 155 ratings

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Henry Kissinger

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Henry Kissinger served in the US Army during the Second World War and subsequently held teaching posts in history and government at Harvard University for twenty years. He served as national security advisor and secretary of state under Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, and has advised many other American presidents on foreign policy. He received the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Medal of Liberty, among other awards. He is the author of numerous books and articles on foreign policy and diplomacy, including most recently On China and World Order. He is currently chairman of Kissinger Associates, Inc., an international consulting firm.

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N. Banister
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent history od foreign policy origins
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
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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
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John D. Gleissner
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Treatise on Statesmanship
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2018
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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.
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Benjamin W. Barr
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2015
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amazing the amount of research that has gone into this book.
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Graeme P. Auton
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a classic, of course. Elegantly written ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015
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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.
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Bruce Buchanan
5.0 out of 5 stars For serious historians best, but good for any reader off the period
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017
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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.
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Sue Ellen Ruetsch
5.0 out of 5 stars Henry Kissinger - before the Nixon years
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2018
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My son-n-law is a great respecter of Henry Kissinger and a history buff. He was very pleased to receive this book.
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Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable and insightful read
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2019
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Provides insight and relevance in worldview and theory
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3.0 out of 5 stars Used
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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George P.A. Gyimah
5.0 out of 5 stars “A Masterclass of a Retrosynthetic Forward-looking Manuscript”
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2023
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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.”
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Alexzão Colossus
5.0 out of 5 stars Balance of Power and limits of diplomacy.
Reviewed in Brazil on October 28, 2020
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A master piece of International Politics!
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jbrieley
5.0 out of 5 stars wealth of information
Reviewed in Spain on October 27, 2021
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This book is perfect for historian or a systems thinker
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maurizio sgroi
5.0 out of 5 stars Gran libro
Reviewed in Italy on October 25, 2021
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Lettura assolutamente per gli appassionati di storia e di relazioni internazionali. Una lezione attualissima
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Guy Morgan
1.0 out of 5 stars Printed edition starts at page 21
Reviewed in Australia on November 16, 2022
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The book is literally missing everything up to page 21
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