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London: Walter Scott, 1896. First edition. Cloth. Good. 7" by 5.5". None . A very scarce copy of the first English translation of this important critical essay by celebrated Russian author Leo Tolstoy concerned with patriotism and Christianity. The first English edition of this important work. Originally written in Russian in 1894. A very scarce copy, rarely seen in commerce.A remarkable critical essay by Leo Tolstoy, "which powerfully aroused European attention a year ago, the principle of 'non-resistance,'" (from 'Note to English Readers' by John C Kenworthy to preface). In this work, Tolstoy is critical of a government that pursues war by arousing patriotic fervor, and a Church that is supportive of such Government, and supports instead that the Christian idea of nonviolence should be kept separate from the concepts of war and patriotism. With a leaf of advertisements to verso 'Note to English Readers,' and six further leaves of publisher's advertisements. Collated,…

War and Peace is a novel by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, first published serially, then in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains a classic of world literature. The narrative chronicles the history of the French invasion of Russia through the eyes of five Russian aristocratic families and reflects on the philosophical themes of war, peace, and the human condition.

Look for the original Russian text printed by The Russian Messenger in 1869.