The Tolstoy Library

In which the fog lifts to reveal the sudden and disordered retreat of Russian troops before a French advance, as Prince Andrew witnesses the chaos and despair of the battlefield with both dread and de...

7 Juli 9min

In which the weary generals gather under the somnolent gaze of Kutúzov to deliberate a complex and contested battle plan, their diverse temperaments and cautious doubts veiling the looming uncertainty...

6 Juli 15min

In which the morning fog shrouds the stirring Russian columns as they set forth in uncertain order and dwindling confidence, their spirits dampened by delays and awkward alliances amid an opaque lands...

6 Juli 12min

In which Count Rostóv stands watch on a misty skirmishing line, struck by youthful reveries of courage and devotion amid the dim glow of distant campfires and uncertain shadows. As the night deepens, ...

6 Juli 13min

In which the young Nicholas Rostóv endures the disappointment of inactivity during a brief cavalry engagement, only to find renewed spirit and profound admiration upon a close encounter with the Emper...

5 Juli 12min

In which the uneasy anticipation of war settles upon the Russian ranks as the Emperor, troubled by the stark realities of battle, faces envoys and sends forth negotiators while the army stirs to actio...

5 Juli 10min

In which a young Guards officer, eager to carve out a career and ascend the ranks, navigates the noble and military circles surrounding the imperial headquarters, seeking patronage and opportunity ami...

5 Juli 15min

In which the allied Russian and Austrian armies, freshly assembled and arrayed in immaculate splendour, present themselves before their emperors in a grand review that stirs the hearts of every soldie...

4 Juli 11min