Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace" is a historical novel set during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. It intertwines the lives of several characters, including Pierre Bezukhov, Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, and Natasha Rostova, exploring themes of love, fate, and the impact of war on society. The novel is renowned for its detailed portrayal of Russian society and its philosophical reflections on history and human experience. Spanning over a thousand pages, "War and Peace" combines fictional narratives with real historical events, making it a significant work in world literature.