The Napoleonic era in Imperial Russia is seen through the eyes of the Bolkonsky, Rostov, Bezukhov, Kuragin, and Drubetskoy families in Leo Tolstoys literary masterpiece.As Napoleons troops close in, talk of the impending invasion consumes Saint Petersburg society.

As the citys aristocratic families declare their allegiances, they find their fortunes and futures profoundly impacted by their chosen alliancesbe them to the conquering army or to the imperial family.Be it mystery, romance, drama, comedy, politics, or history, great literature stands the test of time.

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