War And Peace is a novel about 5 upper-class families in Russia. It was first published in 1869, and the book has made a sizable impact on world literature. The book is set in the times of Napoleon’s invasion and gives readers a glimpse into what life is like in a Russian family, during that period. Readers will also get a chance to visit Tsar Alexander’s court, as well as Borodino and Austerlitz, where battles took place. The book is historically accurate and uses realism in the novel to bring it to life. There are almost a hundred and sixty real people named in this book. The story starts in 1805, and takes readers through France’s invasion of Russia, led by Napoleon. The cultural and historical context of the times is brought out in the novel effectively, giving readers a more or less accurate representation of the event of the time. The five families who are the focus of the book are the Bolkonskys, the Bezukhovs, the Kuragins, the Drubetskoys, and the Rostovs. These families are involved in adultery, the pursuit of more wealth, and some are in search of a better career. War And Peace was published in 2000 by Rupa, and is available in paperback. Key Features: War And Peace and Anna Karenina are regarded as Tolstoy’s greatest works. A large part of the book is more philosophy than narrative