... conflicts between themselves in order to prevent large-scale war. The European statesmen favoured a councillor system. That was, the Powers were to meet regularly to discuss over problems which affected their mutual interest. However, they had a major difference in dealing with revolution. The leaders of the conservative and absolutist monarchies (be more specific. Which countries are you talking about?) argued that peace between state and social and political order within the states could not be separated. They believed that they had the right to interfere in the revolutionaries of any states to preserved European peace. Britain, however, clearly states in Castlereagh's state paper of May 1820 that there should be no general right of interfering in the affairs of other states. 4 congresses were called but the Concert of Europe broke down eventually in 1823. It's good that you show a contrast here. Before talking about the 4 congresses, let's examine the different aims of various Powers. What's the significance of the four ...

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