War and Peace: Original Version Paperback – Illustrated, September 2, 2008

Great story that should be a part of everyone’s reading library. Kindle makes it easy to learn the meaning of unknown words. Can’t imagine a better way to read this classic novel.

Very large and heavy, pages of book are rough cut, not smooth edged. Good translation

War and Peace is a required classic. It was a wonderful buy and arrived quickly in good condition. I'm about 2/3rds of the way and still deciding who I'll loan it to when I'm finished.The Nazi Seizure of Power is far and away the best explanation of how Hitler prevailed. I've already passed out my extra copies to friends.Pete [email protected]

Love it

I read the original in Russian language and this translation is as close to the original language as you can get!

This is a classic story!

I purchased this book as a gift and it was it great condition. thank you

I bought this book after seeing it at a bookstore, at less than double the price.It is the best by far edition of "War and Peace:, mostly because of the superior translation. As someone who reads Russian, I had not found anything that comes even close.Beautifull edition too.

There is little more to add to the already very substantial collection of superlatives already acquired by this author and this book. Classic in every possible way, it is highly readable. It draws the reader into the world of Tsarist Russia at the time of Napoleon. It interweaves around true moments, particularly battles such as Austerlitz and Borodino . It deals with the French aggression at this period and demonstrates so well just how the overpowering, fawning, sycophancy of those in imperialist Russia pervaded all society. It follows a group of disparate fictional characters, who in turn mingle with real personalities and how the threats of invasion of their country, including the events leading up to and beyond, of the self immolation of Moscow were considered and ultimately faced. I have read this tome 3 times now and can still enjoy it. It is superbly and colourfully written, its characters are vividly brought to life with attention to the minutest details of their existence. Outstanding in every possible way.

I could not read it as the only thing I got was the Chapter headings.I rang Amazon and they refunded my money.They were going to look into the technical problem.No complaints whatsoever about the help I receive from the Amazon Rep.

A great one. A first draft of Tolstoy's War and Peace.

Great read.

Came in great condition!