""Metternich"" by Arthur Herman is a comprehensive biography of Prince Klemens von Metternich, the Austrian statesman who played a pivotal role in shaping European politics during the early 19th century. The book chronicles Metternich's life from his early years as a diplomat in Brussels to his rise as the Austrian Empire's chief minister and architect of the Congress of Vienna. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including Metternich's own extensive...