Peasants View of The Triumphs of Science

With science, our world has been drastically changed. Througb the efforts of men like Louis Pasteur, Dmitri Mendeleev, and Michael Faraday, we are in the middle of a revolution in science. Concepts such as aerodynamics, laws of science, the period table, organic chemistry, and electromagnetism are all highlights that the amazing science field presents us. Many people I know have developed a growing interest in the sciences, as there seems to be a massive wave of interest overcoming Europe. Even now at such this primitive stage, we are beginning to see science rub off in many parts of our lives, especially in the fast growing electrical and chemical industries!

Peasants/Middle Class view of changing lifestyle in Austria

I am overjoyed to see our miserable way of life taking a dramatic turn for the better as our major cities finally become cleaner. The reconstruction of cities here in Austria so that there is a vast array of parks and sewage systems makes the cities a far better place to reside for me and my family. In addition to these achievements modern medicine has also improved by uncovering the root of a vast amount of diseases being bacteria and the overall filth that the cities used to posses. These problems have been dealt with promptly and now our society is flourishing as state of the art electric street cars have even been installed to transport us from our home to job. Finally, I'm also excited by how much of a difference there is in the upbringing of our children then there was when I was a young boy. Today we have a more personal tie towards our children and tend to have less children so we can establish a more personal connection which I can truly say is a better experience then not even knowing some of your childrens own names.

Peasants view of changing lifestyle in Austria

I am overjoyed to see our miserable way of life taking a dramatic turn for the better as our major cities finally become cleaner. The reconstruction of cities here in Austria so that there is a vast array of parks and sewage systems makes the cities a far better place to reside for me and my family. In addition to these achievements modern medicine has also improved by uncovering the root of a vast amount of diseases being bacteria and the overall filth that the cities used to posses. These problems have been dealt with promptly and now our society is flourishing as state of the art electric street cars have even been installed to transport us from our home to job. Finally, I'm also excited by how much of a difference there is in the upbringing of our children then there was when I was a young boy. Today we have a more personal tie towards our children and tend to have less children so we can establish a more personal connection which I can truly say is a better experience then not even knowing some of your childrens own names.

Metternich's View of the Taming of the City

Here in Austria, under my conservative influence, I have been very impressed with the improvements in western Europe and I am very happy about them. For years, the disgusting state of Europe's cities were horrible for the economy and the health of our people, and if they remained nothing good could possibly have come out of it. There would have likely been various reforms and revolts to improve conditions, whether they be living (maybe demanding more space), traveling (easier travel), and probably healthier and cleanlier conditions in general (even I must admit that the excess of sewage and drainage in the open public is disgusting). Thankfully, the groundbreaking developments of the German, French, and British scientits have possibly found new discoveries to prevent illnesses. A healthier population can only be good for a country. I would also like to congratulate the baron Georges Haussmann, for some excellent work that he did on Paris. He has impoved conditions in almost every way, and already Vienna is following that city's example of tearing down old walled fortifications to be replaced by broad, circular boulevards on which new buildings can be built. Something I particularly like is the way he plans his broad streets, to make it more difficult to construct revolutionary or rebelling defenses. I hope that one day these vast improvements can fully be excercised in Austria.

-Prince Metternich

Austria and Metternich's View on the Romantic Movement

When the new reforms started to become popular in Europe, Austria, under Metternich, had a very strong view on such things as romaticism and liberalism. Metternich was a very strong conservatist and therefore hated change in society or government. Romanticism in particular was a very drastic change in art, literature, and in society. Romanticists expressed a love and simplicity in/for color and nature which was unlike what conservative Austria would have been. Austria, along with the Holy Alliance, tried to stand out and fight against new ideologies. Although they were unsuccessful in Grece when the revolution occured and in other countries, Austria under Metternich remained a strong conservative country (at least until 1848 when their own revolution occured).