The Tolstoy Library

In which Pierre, now transformed in appearance and spirit, finds small moments of contentment amid the chill and clarity of an autumn morning, marked by the simple pleasures of a nameless dog and the ...

20 Sep 10min

In which the grand designs and decrees issued by a great commander prove tragically ineffectual amid the chaos and disorder that engulf a captured city, as discipline collapses and lawlessness spreads...

20 Sep 8min

In which the Cossacks, led by Count Orlóv-Denísov, embark on a daring night advance that swiftly unsettles the French camp, yet their triumph is tempered by disorder and missed opportunities. Meanwhil...

19 Sep 8min

In which Napoleon enters the deserted and wealthy city of Moscow in the wake of a great victory, poised with numerous strategic options to secure his army's triumph during the harsh winter months. Yet...

19 Sep 5min

In which the cautious and sagacious Kutúzov, mindful of the chaotic realities of war, restrains his eager generals from rash advances, allowing the battle to unfold in its unpredictable manner. Throug...

19 Sep 5min

In which the Russian army, under Kutúzov’s command and the distant gaze of the Emperor, is enmeshed in a web of intrigue and shifting loyalties among its officers, yet the course of the war marches on...

18 Sep 7min

In which the earnest preparations for a crucial attack are subject to the unpredictable delays and distractions of human folly, revealing that even the best-laid plans can falter amidst the commotion ...

18 Sep 5min

In which the venerable Kutúzov, burdened by the weight of command and a reluctance towards battle, awakens to a disquieting pause in his troops' advance on a bleak autumn morning. His stern reproaches...

18 Sep 4min