Throughout the turbulent period of Napoleon's invasion of Russia, the fortunes and futures of the prominent Bolkonsky, Rostov, Bezukhov, Kuragin, and Drubetskoy families are affected by their allegiances and alliances. Intertwining a historical account of Napoleon's invasion of Russia with the fictional lives of several prominent families, War and Peace tells the story of some of the most famous characters in literary history, including Natasha Rostova, Pierre Bezukhov and Andrei Bolkonsky. The epic novel is considered to be Leo Tolstoy's masterpiece and one of the most important works of literature in the world. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.