Napoleon And Unrest In Europe Napoleon defeat brought about much unrest in Europe. The years that followed were littered with revolts, both successful as well as futile. Governments scrambled for a foothold as they tried to turn back the clock to their comfortable pre-Napoleon habitat. Liberals and Nationalists alike were rising were arising in attempts to regain their countries self-government and promote liberal ideas. In Europe as well as in Russia the battle between the people and the government was bloody and rash. The monarchs were no longer as firm in their stranglehold on their