War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (Leather Bound)

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is set against Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812, bringing together the intersecting lives of Pierre Bezukhov, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky and Natasha Rostov. Pierre, the illegitimate son of a count, is drawn into a struggle over his inheritance while searching for spiritual fulfilment. Prince Andrei leaves his family to join the war against Napoleon, and Natasha, the young daughter of a nobleman, becomes significant to both men.

As Napoleon’s forces advance, the novel moves between civilians and soldiers and spans a wide range of backgrounds, from peasants to the nobility. Framed by the pressures of its era, including its history and culture, it follows how individuals respond to the challenges around them and how their lives are shaped by the world in which they live.

Key details

• Author: Leo Tolstoy
• Format: leather bound

Synopsis

During the events of 1812, the story traces Pierre Bezukhov, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky and Natasha Rostov as war and social change bring their paths together. Around them, Tolstoy depicts people from different classes, including peasants and nobility, as well as civilians and soldiers, all facing the demands of their time. The narrative follows how these lives unfold under the influence of history and culture.