War And Peace -

Leo Tolstoy's (1869) is widely considered one of the greatest achievements in world literature. Spanning the years 1805 to 1820, this epic novel weaves together the lives of five aristocratic families against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars and the 1812 French invasion of Russia. 1. Key Characters & Their Journeys

The novel follows nearly 500 characters, but three central figures represent the heart of the story: War and Peace