Project Gutenberg 2006-03-08 Public domain in the USA. 155 Tolstoy, Leo, graf 1828 1910 Толстой, Лев Николаевич Tolstoi, Leo Tolstoy, Lev N. Tolstoï, Léon Tolstoy, Graf Leo Tolstoj, Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoj, Lev Nikolaevic La guerre et la paix, Tome III Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_and_Peace Produced by Chuck Greif and www.ebooksgratuits.com "La guerre et la paix, Tome III" by graf Leo Tolstoy is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues the sweeping narrative of the Napoleonic Wars, delving into the fateful events surrounding the Battle of Borodino and the French invasion of Moscow, focusing on the complex interplay of historical forces and personal destinies. The characters Pierre Bezukhov and Prince Andrei Bolkonski are central figures as they navigate the turmoil, morality, and the search for meaning in a time of chaos. The opening of this volume sets a dramatic tone for the events leading to the pivotal Battle of Borodino. It begins by recounting the tense atmosphere leading up to the battle, describing the strategic errors and the decisions made by generals on both the Russian and French sides. We see Pierre departing Mojaïsk on the morning of the battle, amidst the chaos of the military preparations, where he encounters soldiers and civilians affected by the war. There is a portrayal of the stark realities of warfare as Pierre reflects on the impending conflict and the likelihood of suffering, while the narrative also touches upon his interactions with military doctors and other officers, deepening the sense of urgency. The perspective shifts to the general atmosphere, foreshadowing the tragic losses that will characterize the battle, and establishing a foundation for the intricate relationship between the personal and historical that defines the rest of the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fr Historical fiction War stories Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia -- Fiction Russia -- History -- Alexander I, 1801-1825 -- Fiction Aristocracy (Social class) -- Russia -- Fiction PG Text Historical Fiction FR Littérature Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: Classics of Literature Category: Russian Literature 1020605 2025-07-07T13:28:46.905882 text/html 1184320 2006-03-08T16:22:40 text/html 535187 2025-07-07T13:28:58.488324 application/epub+zip 550629 2025-07-07T13:28:50.220812 application/epub+zip 466815 2025-07-07T13:28:48.870820 application/epub+zip 865355 2025-07-07T13:29:05.087244 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 840218 2025-07-07T13:28:57.616286 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 735058 2022-09-08T13:53:27.020207 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 990546 2025-07-07T13:28:45.434942 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 963148 2006-03-08T16:22:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22586 2025-07-07T13:29:05.221243 application/rdf+xml 11107 2025-07-07T13:28:49.381828 image/jpeg 2727 2025-07-07T13:28:49.124837 image/jpeg 364282 2006-03-08T16:22:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 466082 2006-03-08T16:22:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 524092 2025-07-07T13:28:46.992853 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia