War And Peace

War And Peace

$15.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Leo Tolstoy
Binding: Hardback
Published: MacGibbon & Kee, 1963

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings

A monumental work of historical fiction, War And Peace chronicles the lives of aristocratic families during the Napoleonic Wars, presenting a panoramic view of Russian society. This epic narrative adapted for the stage intertwines personal dramas with grand historical events, illustrating the profound impact of conflict on individual destinies and the broader human spirit. Tolstoy masterfully portrays the complexities of love, loss, ambition, and redemption against a backdrop of sweeping societal change. The novel argues for a philosophical understanding of history, emphasizing the role of chance and the collective will over the actions of great men. Its profound insights into human nature and the forces that shape history continue to resonate with readers worldwide.

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Description

Author: Leo Tolstoy
Binding: Hardback
Published: MacGibbon & Kee, 1963

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings

A monumental work of historical fiction, War And Peace chronicles the lives of aristocratic families during the Napoleonic Wars, presenting a panoramic view of Russian society. This epic narrative adapted for the stage intertwines personal dramas with grand historical events, illustrating the profound impact of conflict on individual destinies and the broader human spirit. Tolstoy masterfully portrays the complexities of love, loss, ambition, and redemption against a backdrop of sweeping societal change. The novel argues for a philosophical understanding of history, emphasizing the role of chance and the collective will over the actions of great men. Its profound insights into human nature and the forces that shape history continue to resonate with readers worldwide.