War and Peace - Leo Tolstoy - Modern Library Giant Edition

Set against the sweeping backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, Tolstoy's masterpiece weaves together the intimate lives of Russian aristocrats with the grand movements of history. We witness love, loss, and transformation amid the chaos of war. From the glittering ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the blood-soaked battlefield of Borodino, Tolstoy captures both the sublime and the brutal with unprecedented depth and humanity. As Napoleon's armies march toward Moscow, families are torn apart, fortunes are lost, and characters discover what truly matters when everything they know is swept away. More than a historical novel, *War and Peace* is a profound meditation on fate, free will, and the forces that shape human destiny. Tolstoy's panoramic vision encompasses the full spectrum of human experience—the petty jealousies of society, the tender moments between lovers, the horror of battle, and the quiet heroism of ordinary people facing extraordinary times. A classic of Russian literature. War and Peace - Count Leo Tolstoy. Translated from the Russian by Constance Garnett Published by The Modern Library, New York. Hardcover. Approx 5.5x8. 1146pp (yup, this is a ML Giant Edition after all!). Dustjacket is in rough shape but I've stuck it in a protective wrapper to give it some semblance of shape. Book itself is in decent vintage shape.