War and Peace, Volume 1 (Maude translation) (book 1 to 3): illustrated Edition

War and Peace, Volume 1 (Maude translation) (book 1 to 3) as you haven't seen it before -- in a remarkable illustrated edition.

In the glittering salons of St. Petersburg, where noble families dance and scheme under candlelit chandeliers, whispers of war fill the air. Napoleon’s armies march ever closer, and Russia teeters on the edge of chaos. Among the aristocracy, passions ignite, alliances are forged and broken, and fate begins to weave an intricate tapestry that will shape the destiny of emperors and common men alike.

At the heart of it all is Pierre Bezukhov, an awkward but idealistic young man suddenly thrust into unimaginable wealth and influence. Torn between the temptations of high society and a deeper search for meaning, he embarks on a journey that will lead him into the heart of history itself. Meanwhile, the proud and ambitious Prince Andrei Bolkonsky dreams of battlefield glory, only to face the brutal reality of war. And the spirited Natasha Rostova, full of life and longing, dares to chase love in a world governed by duty and deception.

As the thunder of cannons shakes Europe, their lives will intertwine in ways they never imagined. Behind grand military strategies and noble words lie betrayals, duels, heartbreak, and the unrelenting march of time. War may shape empires, but can it conquer the human spirit?

Step into War and Peace, Volume 1, where love and loss, honor and ambition, war and destiny collide in one of the greatest novels ever written.

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Lydbog: 19. marts 2025