The outcome of the Napoleonic Wars for France and Europe was a reshaping of the geopolitical landscape. Although Napoleon initially expanded French influence across Europe, his eventual defeat in 1815 led to significant territorial losses for France and the restoration of monarchies. The Congress of Vienna aimed to restore balance and prevent future conflicts through a system of alliances among European powers. This restructuring laid groundwork for a century of relative stability, while also igniting nationalist movements that would challenge the old order and lead to future upheavals across the continent.