CHAPTER VI

From the Napoleonic Wars to the Revolution 1830

A Quarter Century of Revolution--Europe After Napoleon's Fall--The Work of the Congress--Italy, France and Spain--The Rights of Man--The Holy Alliance--Revolution in Spain and Naples--Metternich and His Congresses--How Order Was Restored in Spain--The Revolution in Greece--The Powers Come to the Rescue of Greece--The Spirit of Revolution--Charles X. and His Attempt at Despotism--The Revolution in Paris--Louis Phillippe Chosen as King--Effect in Europe of the Revolution--The Belgian Uprising and its Result--The Movements in Germany--The Condition of Poland--The Revolt of the Poles--A Fatal Lack of Unity--The Fate of Poland 116