A major outcome of the Congress of Vienna in 1815 was the establishment of a new political order in Europe aimed at maintaining a balance of power to prevent domination by any one nation. Representing the Great Powers convened after the Napoleonic Wars, the congress sought to restore monarchies and redraw national boundaries. The principle of legitimacy guided decisions, reinstating royal families dethroned by Napoleon. The congress also established a framework for diplomatic relations and alliances, leading to nearly a century of relative peace in Europe. However, it also ignored nationalist movements, setting the stage for future conflicts and changes in the continent.