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This volume contains the texts of the Treaties of Peace and Alliance signed at Paris on May 30, 1814, and November 20, 1815. These treaties, presented to the House of Commons, mark significant moments in European history following the Napoleonic Wars. The 1814 treaty addressed the settlement of France after Napoleon's initial defeat, while the 1815 treaty finalized terms after his ultimate defeat at Waterloo. These documents provide essential insights into the diplomatic strategies and power dynamics of the era, offering a valuable resource for historians, political scientists, and anyone interested in the shaping of modern Europe. The treaties detail territorial adjustments, reparations, and alliances that aimed to establish lasting peace and stability after years of conflict. A crucial record for understanding the post-Napoleonic order. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.