Between 1815-1848, Metternich was so successful in European
affairs that this period had been described as “Metternich era” and he himself
was “a couch man of Europe.” Metternich
himself felt that the world was resting on his shoulders. He remarked “
my position has this peculiarity that all eyes, all expectations are directed
to precisely that point where I happen to be.” He achieved the following;