War and Peace

War and Peace is one of the greatest novels ever written. First published between 1865 and 1869, it is set during the Napoleonic Wars (1805–1812) and follows the lives of several aristocratic Russian families as they experience love, loss, ambition, and the devastating effects of war.<div><br></div><div>The novel centers on characters such as Pierre Bezukhov, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, and Natasha Rostova, whose personal journeys unfold alongside major historical events, including Napoleon's invasion of Russia.</div><div><br></div><div>Rather than focusing solely on war, Tolstoy explores how ordinary lives are shaped by history and the choices people make.</div>