Dive into Leo Tolstoy’s monumental historical epic, War and Peace, which intricately weaves the tale of the Napoleonic wars in Russia. Recognized as a masterpiece of literature, this novel is expertly translated by Aylmer and Louise Maude. Volume 1 encompasses Books 1 through 3, detailing the events of 1805. In Volume 2, you’ll journey through Books 4 to 8, spanning the tumultuous years from 1806 to 1812. The saga continues in Volume 3 with Books 9 to 11, covering the pivotal year of 1812, and concludes in Volume 4 with Books 12 to 17, exploring the aftermath from 1812 to 1820. - Summary by the reader