A grand Napoleonic-era drama of loyalty, power, and fragile honor. Set against the clash of empires, this historical novel follows a pivotal Moscow dinner where toasts, secrets, and looming danger illuminate the characters’ deepest loyalties. As nobles toast the Czar and the heroism of soldiers, personal tension and public display fuse in a world where every glance and gesture carries weight.
- A vivid look at aristocratic rituals, crowd moment, and the heat of political tension.
- Character-driven scenes that reveal fear, pride, and the costs of loyalty.
- Lucrative, tense exchanges between rivals, friends, and men of honor on the edge of war.
- A window into the era’s social hierarchies, shifting fortunes, and the shadow of Napoleonic power.
Ideal for readers who enjoy sweeping historical fiction with richly drawn personalities, vivid settings, and the human drama at the heart of grand events.
War and Peace is a sweeping novel of fate and choice, where the personal lives of its ensemble illuminate a time of great upheaval. This edition invites readers to join a story of courage, doubt, and the quest for meaning amid triumph and danger.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is the first part of Leo Tolstoy's epic novel War and Peace. Set against a vast historical canvas of the Napoleonic Wars, the sprawling narrative follows the lives of five aristocratic families in Russia. Through the intertwining stories of Pierre Bezukhov, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, Natasha Rostova, and others, the author explores themes of love, loss, family, and the meaning of life. The novel's rich characterization delves into the human psyche, capturing the complexities of human nature with remarkable insight. Its vivid descriptions of war and peace, along with the scope and depth of its philosophical musings, make this book a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate readers with its enduring themes and profound insights into the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333122621_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333122621
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333122621
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)