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ABSTRACT
International Organization has been defined by Clive Archer as a formal continuous structure established between members from two or more sovereign states with the aim of pursuing common interest of membership. It is a known fact that International Organization sprung up with the idea of preventing wars and maintaining peace in the world. These Organizations dates back to antiquity became prominent with the evolution of the States system provided by the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648. The Westphalia Congress was the first time sovereign states would meet to conduct relations with one another with the idea of preventing wars. The Congress of Vienna of 1815 was a milestone in the evolution of Modern International Organisation. It altered the chaotic international system created by the Napoleonic Wars, redistributed the territories of Europe and created a system to ensure the balance of Power in Europe is maintained.
It is against this background that this Paper examines the Congress of Vienna as an International Organization. The objectives, Principal actors involved, Instrument used by the Great powers involved for the fulfilment of the main objective. The various treaties signed by the members, The Paper conclude with the Success and Failures of the Concert system.
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International Organization has been defined by Clive Archer as a formal continuous structure established between members from two or more sovereign states with the aim of pursuing common interest of membership. It is a known fact that International Organization sprung up with the idea of preventing wars and maintaining peace in the world. These Organizations dates back to antiquity became prominent with the evolution of the States system provided by the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648. The Westphalia Congress was the first time sovereign states would meet to conduct relations with one another with the idea of preventing wars. The Congress of Vienna of 1815 was a milestone in the evolution of Modern International Organisation. It altered the chaotic international system created by the Napoleonic Wars, redistributed the territories of Europe and created a system to ensure the balance of Power in Europe is maintained.
It is against this background that this Paper examines the Congress of Vienna as an International Organization. The objectives, Principal actors involved, Instrument used by the Great powers involved for the fulfilment of the main objective. The various treaties signed by the members, The Paper conclude with the Success and Failures of the Concert system.
TABLE OF CONTENT Title Page Title page i
Abstract ii Table of Content iii CHAPTER ONE- PRELUDE TO THE CONGRESS OF VIENNA CHAPTER TWO- CONGRESS OF VIENNA OF 1815 CHAPTER THREE- THE CONCERT SYSTEM CHAPTER
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