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Sir Niall Ferguson: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy | The Book Club

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This chapter delves into 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy, examining its themes of war and its effects on Russian aristocracy during the Napoleonic Wars. It highlights the straightforward narrative of the French invasion of 1812 and the philosophical journey of Pierre, illustrating the intertwining of personal lives and historical events.

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