The novel "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. This historical masterpiece delves into the personal and political lives of its characters during this tumultuous period in European history. One of the most renowned works in the literary world, "War and Peace" captures the essence of the early 19th century, highlighting the impact of war on society, individuals, and relationships. Tolstoy masterfully weaves together a vast array of characters, both fictitious and historical, who face the trials and tribulations brought about by the French invasion of Russia. The novel provides readers with a deep exploration of themes such as love, fate, ambition, and the search for meaning in life. It presents a panoramic view of Russian society, with its diverse social classes and their differing perspectives on the war. From high-ranking members of the aristocracy to soldiers on the battlefield, Tolstoy brings to life the experiences and consequences of war on the lives of his characters. For those interested in delving into this epic historical novel, "War and Peace" is readily available both in print and online. Websites like Project Gutenberg and Amazon offer digital copies for download, and many libraries have physical copies available for borrowing. In addition to "War and Peace," Leo Tolstoy is also known for his other notable works such as "Anna Karenina" and "The Death of Ivan Ilyich." These novels further showcase Tolstoy's literary prowess and his ability to explore the depths of human emotion and societal complexities. For readers seeking historical fiction that combines intriguing storytelling, well-developed characters, and a vivid portrayal of the Napoleonic Wars, "War and Peace" is a highly recommended choice. Its enduring relevance in the literary world continues to captivate readers, making it a timeless classic worth exploring.
Once an international mercenary who struggled to survive amidst the gunfire and bullets, he unexpectedly found himself back in China after a failed mission. He knew nothing of history, unaware of how to curry favor with great leaders to seek guidance in building a nation. All he knew was to fight on the frontline. He earned the title of "War Machine" because only in the midst of war could he survive and let the fires of battle consume the hatred within his heart. I control my destiny, not the heavens, and I am prepared to fight to the death in the Yellow Springs. I hope to lead a hundred thousand fierce soldiers, charging into Tokyo with raised swords. This book is respectfully dedicated to those martyrs who sacrificed themselves for their homeland and nation. If you, dear readers, find "Ironclad Mercenary of the Resistance" to be satisfying, please do not forget to recommend it to your friends on QQ and Weibo!
505.72 Million words | 2020-09-15 11:51Update
In the waning years of the Wuchao Dynasty, the world was in chaos. The Jin and Liao dynasties were at odds, and the situation was turbulent. After a century of humiliation, the first glimmer of dawn for an end finally emerged. Emperor Tianzuo, Wanyan Aguda, Wu Qimai, Genghis Khan Temujin, Jamukha, Jebe, Subutai, Muqali, Borhu, Borchu, Qin Hui, Yue Fei, Li Geng, Zhong Shidao, Tang Ke, Wu Min, Geng Nanzhong, and Zhang Bangchang engaged in a battle of loyal ministers and treacherous courtiers, heroes and villains. The barbarians descended from the north, with millions of cavalry pounding at Yanmen Pass. The land fell, and countless lives were devastated. A nation and its people were tormented for a century, their struggle and humiliation. At the very beginning, within the city of Jiangning, hidden undercurrents surged. In this unassuming merchant's family, a frivolous son-in-law lived an irresponsible life, only concerned with eating and watching performances.
593.95 Million words | 2020-10-11 01:42Update
He, a humble illegitimate child with a mysterious background, a young man who has achieved great success in the business world for ten years, a lazy person who is indifferent to fame and fortune. In his previous life, he was alone with no one to rely on; in this life, he is born into a prestigious royal family, surrounded by beautiful wives. In the ever-changing dynasty, where the struggle for the throne is intense and the court is filled with intrigue, what path should this lazy person take? From the renowned historical writer Gao Yue, who has brought us "The Great Tang Dynasty," "Noble Families," and "The World," comes another spectacular masterpiece. With Gao Yue's five-year track record of consistent updates, this book is bound to be just as exciting.
138.78 Million words | 2023-06-06 12:45Update
The mansion reeks of alcohol and meat, frozen bones litter the road... Battlegrounds ablaze, refugees scatter, formidable enemies invade... These are faithful reflections of the late Ming Dynasty... And it was in the July of the second year of Chongzhen, when the Later Jin troops invaded Zunhua. Unexpectedly, a modern special forces soldier named Wei Zheng found himself transported to this tumultuous world, becoming a bandit leader in Zunhua struggling to even have a satisfying meal...
220.92 Million words | 2021-12-16 07:23Update
A financially ignorant accountant in a tax office, with only half-knowledge of history, arrives in the Tianbao period of the prosperous and declining Tang Dynasty. He is not a genius, but only diligent and wise. Starting from scratch, he gradually changes his own destiny, step by step stepping onto the tide of the times. "How can a golden dragon be confined to a small pond, once encountering wind and clouds, it transforms!" Intrigue and mystery surround him, from the Donggong case, Wei Jian's case, to the mystery of Ma Wei Slope. Witness how he assimilates into history, surviving and striving within the wisdom of the ancients. Faced with the chaos of the Nanzhao and Tubo, the battle between the Tang Empire and the Abbasid Empire, and the tragic An Lushan Rebellion, how will he rewrite history? In the flourishing of the nation and the people, in that era of emerging talents, in the sky filled with passionate warriors, how will he achieve the brilliance of his own life? Five thousand years of history pass by, and what I have picked up is the brightest pearl in the vast sea of history. - Gao Yuequn (Sponsored by Happy Peace Dove, a book enthusiast) Custom tags by the author: Passionate, Rebirth
156.40 Million words | 2021-08-11 02:37Update
Reborn in the Spring and Autumn period, I became a lowly offspring of a noble family, banished to the stables to accompany horses and cattle. Little did I know that from there, I would lay the foundation of my empire and divide the Jin Dynasty into three factions. Too low-level, I'd rather play as the Zhao clan, replacing the Jin Dynasty instead! I ride west on a cow, with Confucius full of youthful spirits. Wu and Yue contend with each other, beautiful women distressed and parting. By the banks of the Wei River, a woman in a long dress recites the poem "Cattail and Dew" with passion. With a long sword in my right hand, poetry and books in my left, I unify the world with different ways of thinking. Stepping into the twilight of the fading sun, can I question the importance of the tripod? This is my Huaxia, my "Spring and Autumn" - I am the king! PS: This book has already...
392.63 Million words | 2021-03-19 09:21Update
What would you do if you could go back to the late Ming Dynasty? The nomadic tribes of the Manchus have risen, and in twenty years, they will launch an attack on the Great Wall, leading to the death of millions of Han Chinese at the hands of foreign invaders. The ten days of Yangzhou, the three massacres of Jiaxing, the policy of forcing people to shave their foreheads and trying to eliminate traditional culture, the persecution of intellectuals, and two centuries of isolationism have resulted in numerous unequal treaties, relinquishing tens of thousands of square kilometers of territory, equivalent to the size of France. China's resources have been drained, and huge amounts of silver have been paid as indemnities to foreign powers, totaling 100 million taels, setting a world record, but not an honorable one, rather a record of shame. If given the chance to change it all, would you let it happen again?
295.82 Million words | 2021-04-11 17:49Update
Before the Forbidden City, there are nine layers of gates, Countless officials with adorned hats pass through the Southern Gate. Their hats adorned with palace flowers, faces like the morning sky, The Golden Hall echoes their prestigious names far and wide. Riding horses through the ten-li Imperial Street they go, Revered as the top scholar of the Great Ming, high and low. This is a story of a modern person dedicated to studying in the Ming Dynasty, Constantly striving for progress, his achievements will fill two million words undoubtedly. His character is dependable and trustworthy, Join our reader community and chat to your heart's content effortlessly.
412.88 Million words | 2022-04-01 00:36Update
Young scientist Sun Yu came to the Three Kingdoms with nanorobots, but it seems like this is not the Three Kingdoms. Liu Bei is a gentle lady, Guan Yu is a weird young lady with a long beard, Zhang Fei is a agile and beautiful girl who loves drinking, and Lu Bu is a majestic invincible loli. Sun Yu: "Yu, can't you take off the fake beard on your face? What does a woman with a beard look like!" Guan Yu: "If Sanmei stops drinking, I will take off the beard." Zhang Fei: "If Eldest Sister gets angry and scolds someone, I won't drink." Liu Bei
267.00 Million words | 2021-11-28 11:21Update
A destitute university graduate out of sync with society; An unexpected car accident, caused by the negligence of two temporary workers, led to a rebirth at the forefront of the Xinhai Revolution, becoming a New Army officer. And thus began a grand and turbulent history... Yuan Shikai said: "Those who will destroy the Beiyang are surely Wang Zhenyu and Xiong Bingsan." Sun Yat-sen said: "Wang Zhenyu is currently the greatest traitor of China. We must rally four hundred million compatriots to stand up and overthrow this warlord." Zhang Zuolin said: "I never expected that there could be someone even more cunning and shameless than me in this world. This time, I am defeated." The Japanese said: "Unless Wang Zhenyu is removed, our continental policy is only an illusion, and our empire will have no future." Stalin said: "China's warlord leader, Wang Zhenyu, is certainly not our friend." Wang Zhenyu, a legendary name. Let's see how he, in an alternate era of China, turns the tides, reshapes the land, and shapes the fate of the nation.
423.77 Million words | 2022-12-29 02:36Update
Crossover into a chaotic era was not caused by a lightning strike, but by their own choice. Some wanted to become kings and dominate, some wanted to rescue the people from turmoil, some wanted to use their own strength to prevent the last brutal conquest of civilization and rewrite the history of the Chinese nation. Of course, there were also those who only desired multiple spouses and indulged in an excessively corrupt lifestyle. This group of ordinary people with mixed intentions carried ambitions and dreams, lacking the physique of tigers, the aura of kings, and the props of foolish enlightenment. They squeezed onto an old ship in chaos, armed with modern machinery, technology, and various theories. With ambitions, dreams, and ideals that cannot be achieved in the present world, these time travelers embarked towards the chaotic era of the Ming Dynasty. Destination: Hainan.
866.35 Million words | 2023-03-20 21:24Update
Three emperors died in succession, and an unnoticed prince inexplicably ascended the throne, finding himself surrounded by danger. The Empress Dowager disliked him, constantly wanting to install a younger and more obedient emperor in his place. His half-brothers resented him, believing he had taken their rightful throne. The eunuchs and palace maids also despised him, thinking he was not fit to be a true emperor... The juvenile emperor had no choice but to save himself.
182.74 Million words | 2020-08-09 08:21Update
In the mid-19th century, China began to decline under the invasion of the West! The ironclad warships and powerful cannons of the foreign powers forced open the country's doors, while opium plundered the wealth of the people, leaving the nation in despair! Dr. Long Yufei, a scholar with expertise in mechanics and metallurgy, returned to late Qing China from the Southeast Asia. He rose to power, overthrowing the Manchu dynasty, and boarded the last train of colonial expansion, leading to the rejuvenation of the nation! Long soared in the Southeast Asia, dominating the seas, and ultimately bringing an end to the era of sailing ships!
306.47 Million words | 2021-03-24 07:27Update
A bowl of fried rice that has been reheated multiple times is put back into the pot by an old bear. A regular high school student from Beijing arrives in Japan's Warring States period and finds himself navigating among famous game characters such as Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and many others. It's certain that he will change this era, but to what extent will this era change him? Let's wait and see! Author's self-defined tags: technology-oriented.
248.81 Million words | 2021-07-27 07:07Update
Waking up from a dream, Luo Qingzhou became an insignificant illegitimate son of the Luo family, the ruling family of the Great Yan Empire's capital. Forced to marry a bride who was said to be mute and expressionless in order to help his second brother in the Luo family annul his marriage, Luo Qingzhou realized only after the formalities of the wedding were over and the bridal chamber was lit with candles: "Something is wrong with my wife!" Not only was there something wrong with his wife, but even the two maidservants by her side and the other people in the Qin family were peculiar as well! The head maid was sweet and alluring, her voice like that of a lark; the junior maidservant was cold as ice and lethal, her sword ready to strike at any moment. His little sister-in-law was talented and resembled a delicate and beautiful person like Lin Daiyu. His cousin was proud and bossy, her whip deadly and accurate. His father-in-law had a solemn face, but cursed behind closed doors. His mother-in-law was beautiful, but her eyes showed disdain. His second brother was focused on martial arts, claiming to bring glory to the family. And as for Luo Qingzhou, he only wanted to be a good-for-nothing son-in-law, quietly and secretly become invincible…
386.83 Million words | 2022-09-21 13:56Update
The waist adorned with gold has been put away, Yet the news remains ordinary. The world desires to know the guest of the cold garden, Only a scholar reading in Jiangnan.
155.61 Million words | 2021-10-13 04:36Update
From Hanzhong, Li Lanyi emerged as the cornerstone of the Taiping Army's Western Expeditionary Corps. Shida Kai, by the banks of the Dadu River, was his shining badge of honor. And the East and West Armies were his final contribution to the Qing Dynasty. Three years of fierce battles in Xinjiang, annihilating the Khanate of Huanhan, killing Aguba, defeating the Khanate of Bukhara – this is the glory of our nation! In Guangxi, with a strong and robust army, he destroyed three thousand Japanese soldiers, killed Xixiang Congdao. As a small country, who dares to trespass on our precious Chinese island? Next is to rebel! Ascending the throne as the emperor, secluded cultivation, refining internal strength. Then, slaughtering the Japanese, defeating the Russians, slapping the British, kicking the French and the Americans - we're definitely not nonsensical, as those who have read Han-style novels would know. We are the Rational Party! PS: Originally, I wanted to write about how the Old Summer Palace is forever a pain in the hearts of Chinese people. But then I realized that without experiencing the Second Opium War, the dream of China as the Celestial Empire would never be completely shattered. So I started writing about the chaos in Gansu and Shaanxi. However, hail the mighty River Crab, three submissions, three victories! And that's how Li Lanyi and Taiping came into existence! It's all quite tear-jerking when you think about it.
114.99 Million words | 2020-08-01 12:57Update
A young pharmacist from a traditional Chinese medicine hospital accidentally time-traveled to the early days of the Tang Dynasty and became a junior doctor in a small medical shop. The father who ran the shop had mediocre medical skills, the compassionate but timid mother, and the fierce elder sister who always defended her family. The medical shop was on the verge of bankruptcy, and the family struggled to make ends meet. As the new year approached, there was only a pot of black bread mixed with wild vegetables in the pot. Sitting in the main hall, a stern landlady demanded the rent payment. If they couldn't pay the rent, they would be forced out of their home. It was from here that he embarked on a challenging journey in the medical field full of obstacles. Book Friends Group: (Super Group, periodically cleared, lurkers beware) (Advanced Group) (Advanced Group) (Advanced Group)
208.16 Million words | 2021-05-02 13:01Update
He dedicates himself to serving the king, with no personal desires. He knows well the hardships of the frontier, and has no intention to scheme for a wife. The Iron Army of Anxi, unrivaled in the world, leans against the borders and overlooks the middle reaches of the river. It confronts the Turks in the north and pressures the Tubo in the south. After the crucial battle in Daruo, the elite troops perished, and the iron cavalry of the Great Tang disappeared west of Cengshan. After a thousand years, the land east of Cengshan still belongs to China, but west of Cengshan, the attire of the Han family is nowhere to be found. Memories of the past are unfathomable, and this resentment knows no bounds. A visitor from a thousand years later appears in the bustling Ten Years of Tianbao, silently altering the history of the Anxi Army... Just created a QQ group: Warmly welcome book lovers to join.
74.27 Million words | 2020-07-23 19:36Update
In the eyes of ordinary people, he is an average, incompetent, greedy, and sometimes even foolish police officer. Because of him, operations often fail, and important information has been unintentionally leaked multiple times. However, he has a wide range of connections and is good at flattery and brown-nosing, making him an influential figure in the police force. In the eyes of the Military Statistics Bureau, he has coincidentally carried out a few tasks for them, making him useful, but not someone they can rely on heavily. However, when certain matters arise, he is always the one who can handle them. He is skilled in managing finances, and when the Military Statistics Bureau faced tight budgets, they would borrow money from him under the pretext of practical affairs. As the debts piled up, they had no choice but to appoint him as the head of affairs. His superiors, who understand him well, consider him a steadfast revolutionary soldier and an outstanding underground intelligence agent. He has achieved remarkable feats in our party's intelligence warfare and has made immortal contributions to the successful liberation of Ancient Xingcheng!
476.70 Million words | 2020-11-06 20:01Update
