The Congress of Vienna played a crucial role in restoring stability to European politics after the Napoleonic Wars. Convened in 1814-1815, the congress aimed to create a balance of power among the major European nations. It facilitated the rise of the Concert of Europe, which sought to manage international relations through diplomacy rather than conflict. This restoration of monarchies and suppression of revolutionary movements were central to maintaining peace and order, leading to nearly a century of relative stability, often referred to as the "Long Peace" in Europe.