War and PeaceThe Sweeping Russian Masterpiece by Leo Tolstoy “We can know only that we know nothing. And that is the highest degree of human wisdom.” ― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace War and Peace is Leo Tolstoy's greatest accomplishment. This epic Russian novel tells of the French invasion of Russia and its impact on Tsarist society. The book has been ranked on many "top books" lists and is a classic that should not be missed. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes |
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