Bourbon Restoration

The Bourbon Restoration refers to several historical periods when the Bourbon dynasty was returned to power in various European countries after being overthrown. These restorations primarily occurred in France, Spain, and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, often following revolutionary upheavals or the defeat of <a href="/article/napoleon-bonaparte">Napoleon Bonaparte</a>. Each restoration had unique characteristics, ranging from attempts at constitutional monarchy to staunch absolutism.