The Tolstoy Library

In which Prince Andrew surveys the Russian and French positions from an artillery battery, contemplating tactical manoeuvres and the possible unfolding of battle with a mind both practical and studiou...

30 Jun 6min

In which the weary commanders ponder precarious choices amidst the uncertain tides of war, seeking a slender hope for survival against overwhelming odds. Through a blend of cautious retreat, cunning s...

29 Jun 7min

In which Prince Andrew encounters the chaotic retreat of the Russian army, witnessing the disorder and hardship that beset the troops and civilians alike, and grapples with his own sense of duty amid ...

29 Jun 14min

In which Prince Andrew receives a formal but perfunctory audience with Emperor Francis and is honoured for his role in the recent battle, only to learn with a heavy heart of the French crossing the Th...

29 Jun 13min

In which the Russian army, worn and beleaguered, halts its retreat along the Danube to engage the French in a hard-fought stand that kindles a flicker of hope amidst the gloom of war. Prince Andrew, h...

28 Jun 11min

In which Prince Andrew Bolkónski is introduced to a lively and convivial circle of diplomats in Brünn, who entertain him with witty gossip and playful jests amidst the dreariness of their provincial s...

28 Jun 6min

In which Prince Andrew finds himself amidst the refined comforts and intricate politics of Vienna, where discussions of recent battles and looming alliances stir a mixture of pride and unease. The con...

28 Jun 14min

In which the pressing tumult of soldiers and wagons crossing a narrow bridge against the backdrop of a restless river is observed with a mixture of weariness and wry amusement, capturing the disorder ...

27 Jun 11min