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War and Peace

Name: War and Peace
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780785850007
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By Leo Tolstoy

Series: Chartwell Deluxe Editions

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Whether you've committed to reading Tolstoy's classic for the first time or are collecting it for display, this luxe edition is the perfect choice. Love, ambition, and destiny collide in the Everest of classic literature, War and Peace. Set against the backdrop of Napoleon's invasion of... Read More

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This deluxe edition of Tolstoy's sweeping masterpiece of history, romance, and destiny, War and Peace, features an embossed hardcover with luminous foil accents.

Description

Whether you've committed to reading Tolstoy's classic for the first time or are collecting it for display, this luxe edition is the perfect choice.

Love, ambition, and destiny collide in the Everest of classic literature, War and Peace. Set against the backdrop of Napoleon's invasion of Russia, Leo Tolstoy's masterpiece follows the intertwined lives of aristocratic families as they navigate war, society, personal transformation, and the search for meaning. A monumental achievement in literary history, War and Peace blends intimate human drama with epic historical events, offering a powerful meditation on fate, courage, and the resilience of the human spirit.

This sumptuous edition of War and Peace features:

An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
A thoughtful introduction providing historical and literary context
The complete and unabridged text
A timeline exploring the life and era of Leo Tolstoy

This beautifully crafted classic makes a meaningful gift and a distinguished addition to any home library, ideal for readers who treasure timeless storytelling and exquisite book design.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780785850007

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 December 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Chartwell Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 1500

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