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War and Peace

by Leo Tolstoy

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Beginning in 1805, the novel follows the Bezukhov, Bolkonsky and Rostov families as Russia joins Austria against Napoleon. Pierre Bezukhov inherits an immense fortune, Prince Andrei enters military service and Natasha Rostova grows from childhood into the emotional centre of a network of marriages, debts and family loyalties.

The campaigns at Austerlitz and the French invasion of Russia in 1812 bring private lives into direct contact with historical events. Borodino, the occupation and burning of Moscow and the French retreat are shown through soldiers, civilians and real commanders, while Tolstoy challenges the idea that history is controlled by a small number of heroic leaders.

Historical periods

Napoleonic Era War of the Third Coalition French Invasion of Russia / Patriotic War of 1812 Russian Empire & Revolution Imperial Russia

Genres

Court & Political Fiction Family Sagas War Fiction

Historical people

Napoleon1769–1821 Alexander I of Russia1777–1825 Mikhail Kutuzov1747–1813 Pyotr Bagration1765–1812

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