Prince Klemens Von Metternich Analysis

Prince Klemens von Metternich was elected “emperor” by Emperor Francis of Austria when he created the office of state chancellor. Being a royal figure who is not from the royal bloodline is not the only thing that makes Metternich a unique figure in the history of European political leaders. He is a controversial figure who can be seen as selfish Austrian leader preventing other European countries to make peace with each other and become powerful, or a great diplomat,who brought continental peace to Europe during the 18th and 19th century, Metternich aimed for European continental peace; although he was doing more work to secure Austria’s position in the midst of the big and intimidating countries. He was the one, who made Austria to be

Marek’s The Eagles Die, Metternich is a sedulous salesman of the status quo, dexterous diplomat, and single-purpose philosopher. Also, an important figure during the fight against Napoleon and in Congress Vienna but, “Metternich, too, grew old, his logic stiff with age, his system no longer serviceable in a new kind of struggle” (Marek 37). Although Metternich was helpful in various struggles during the 18th century, his conservative ideas grew old and later invalid. In addition, Marek explained that his policy was to give the leadership of Central Europe to Habsburg because that would mean Austria dominance over other European countries. However, the author believed that he had jumped to conclusions because only a king with sole power can keep Europe in peace. Therefore, the Habsburg could not have carried out his plan

Metternich is still a controversial figure because whether his many policies truly benefitted other countries remains questionable. He strived to bring peace to Europe, but in the midst of doing that, he put his country, Austria beforehand. In other words, eminence of Austria was more valued to him than the peace of the European community. Although he have raised Austria to be placed with the other top great countries, he might have ruined or stolen chances for other countries to become better and greater. This leads to question whether if this was the reason that brought peace to the continent or have just created more enemies for Metternich himself. Nonetheless, in both authors views, he stands as a honorable leader, who after all did bring peace to the European continent after long