The document discusses conservatism in the 19th century in Europe. It notes that conservative ideas were prominent in the early 19th century, as seen through the Congress of Vienna in 1815 which aimed to establish order after the Napoleonic Wars. While liberalism grew later in the century, conservatism still emphasized traditional social hierarchies, resistance to sudden change, and protection of established institutions and churches. Overall conservatism played a role in Europe's development during a time of both progress and a desire to maintain the status quo.