A Year of War and Peace

Volume 2, Part 3, Chapters 4-10. Chapter 4: 00:00-10:07 Chapter 5: 10:07-20:59 Chapter 6: 20:59-34:51 Chapter 7: 34:51-44:52 Chapter 8: 44:54-58:00 Chapter 9: 58:00-1:13:09 Chapter 10: 1:13:09-1:29:31 Andrey returns to Petersburg society and begins to work toward new ambitions. Pierre struggles with purpose both in the Masonic Order and within his personal life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Volume 2, Part 2, Chapters 18-21; and Volume 2, Part 3, Chapters 1-3. Volume 2 Part 2: Chapter 18: 00:00-9:16 Chapter 19: 9:16-35:29 Chapter 20: 35:29-42:53 Chapter 21: 42:53-1:02:29 Volume 2 Part 3: Chapter 1: 1:02:29-1:08:17 Chapter 2: 1:08:17-1:24:23 Chapter 3: 1:24:23-1:33:57 Nikolay travels to Tilsit to present a petition to the Emperor and gets caught up in the political upheaval. Andrey vis...

Volume 2, Part 2, Chapters 11-17. Chapter 11: 00:00-19:00 Chapter 12: 19:00-28:35 Chapter 13: 28:35-40:41 Chapter 14: 40:41-51:22 Chapter 15: 51:22-1:03:39 Chapter 16: 1:03:39-1:11:42 Chapter 17: 1:11:42-1:25:13 Pierre and Andrey discuss the merits of living for oneself vs living for others, and Nikolay returns to the Pavlograd Hussars, where Denisov gets into trouble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Volume 2, Part 2, Chapters 4-10. Chapter 4: 00:00-10:11 Chapter 5: 10:11-19:43 Chapter 6: 19:43-28:37 Chapter 7: 28:37-40:16 Chapter 8: 40:16-48:40 Chapter 9: 48:40-57:14 Chapter 10: 57:14-1:17:32 Pierre completes his initiation into the Masonic Order, rebukes Prince Vasily, and attempts to reform his estates. Meanwhile, Andrey struggles with fatherhood and receives news of the conflict in Prussia...

Volume 2, Part 1, Chapters 13-16; and Volume 2, Part 2, Chapters 1-3. Volume 2 Part 1: Chapter 13: 00:00-10:47 Chapter 14: 10:47-21:54 Chapter 15: 21:54-29:06 Chapter 16: 29:06-44:26 Volume 2 Part 2: Chapter 1: 44:26-51:55 Chapter 2: 51:55-1:01:49 Chapter 3: 1:01:49-1:15:31 Nikolay gets into trouble with his money at Dolokhov's, and Pierre has a fateful encounter on the road to Petersburg. Hosted...

Volume 2, Part 1, Chapters 6-12. Chapter 6: 00:00-15:40 Chapter 7: 15:40-20:50 Chapter 8: 20:50-28:10 Chapter 9: 28:10-41:27 Chapter 10: 41:27-51:31 Chapter 11: 51:31-58:12 Chapter 12: 58:12-1:19:04 Pierre and Helene have it out after the duel, Bald Hills reacts to news of Andrey's disappearance, and new romances begin to grow in the Rostov household. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Volume 1, Part 3, Chapters 18-19; and Volume 2, Part 1, Chapters 1-5. Volume 1 Part 3: Chapter 18: 00:00-11:07 Chapter 19: 11:07-26:14 Volume 2 Part 1: Chapter 1: 26:14-39:02 Chapter 2: 39:02-52:32 Chapter 3: 52:32-59:57 Chapter 4: 59:57-1:07:26 Chapter 5: 1:07:26-1:19:40 The Battle of Austerlitz concludes; Nikolay and Andrey encounter the emperors on either side of the battle. After the war, Niko...

Volume 1, Part 3, Chapters 11-17. Chapter 11: 00:00-12:20 Chapter 12: 12:20-28:03 Chapter 13: 28:03-37:52 Chapter 14: 37:52-48:08 Chapter 15: 48:08-54:46 Chapter 16: 54:46-1:03:36 Chapter 17: 1:03:36-1:11:02 The final movements toward Austerlitz occur, and the battle begins. The emperors maneuver their armies, Andrey seeks opportunities for glory, and Nikolay makes a daring crossing. Hosted on Aca...

Volume 1, Part 3, Chapters 4-10. Chapter 4: 00:00-17:40 Chapter 5: 17:40-29:36 Chapter 6: 29:36-43:17 Chapter 7: 43:17-55:28 Chapter 8: 55:28-1:14:32 Chapter 9: 1:14:32-1:22:40 Chapter 10: 1:22:40-1:29:31 Anatole concludes his visit to Marya Bolkonsky, and the Rostovs receive a letter from Nikolay. On the campaign front, Nikolay meets Andrey Bolkonsky and Tsar Alexander, and Boris seeks a promotio...

Volume 1, Part 3, Chapter 3. Prince Vasily and Anatole head for Bald Hills to secure a marriage between Anatole and Princess Marya. Nikolay stresses over their impending arrival, while Marya tries and fails to doll herself up to meet her suitor. Also, we're changing formats! This episode will be our final daily podcast. Going forward, we'll be releasing end-of-week episodes recounting the chapters...

Volume 1, Part 3, Chapter 2. Frustrated with Pierre's lack of initiative, Vasily arranges a dinner to force him to propose to Helene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volume 1, Part 3, Chapter 1. Back in Russia, Prince Vasily is "helping" Pierre, the new Count Bezukhov, handle his affairs. He maneuvers Pierre close to his daughter Helene, hoping to secure a marriage between them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 21. The Russian forces retreat from Schongrabern into the night. Tushin is confronted by Bagration for the loss of his cannon, Andrey is frustrated with the behavior of his senior officers, and Nikolay thinks of home as he lays wounded by the campfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 20. The Russian marksmen, with Dolokhov, drive back the French on the left flank, and Tushin's artillery battery makes a valiant stand on the heights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 19. Nikolay Rostov and the Pavlograd Hussars find themselves surrounded on the left flank and launch a daring cavalry charge to break through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 18. Andrey, following Bagration, descends into the misty gunsmoke of battle and onto the front lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 17. As battle begins, Andrey finds Bagration. They head to the artillery overlook, from which point Bagration does what he can to lead in the midst of the chaotic battle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 16. Andrey surveys the field, prepares for battle, and overhears a philosophical discussion between soldiers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 15. Andrey receives a tour of the battlefield. He meets barefoot Captain Tushin and spots Dolokhov trading insults with the French lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 14. The history leading up to the Battle of Schongrabern is established. Bagration moves into position, while Murat makes a blunder that buys the Russian army time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 13. Andrey returns to find the Russian army disorganized and dismayed. He makes his way through the column to seek out General Kutuzov and give his report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 12. Andrey meets with the emperor and has a surprisingly warm welcome. After the reception, he returns to find Bilibin packing his things; bad news has come from the front, and Andrey must ride out to save the Russian army. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 11. Andrey meets Bilibin's local friend group, including a reunion with Hippolyte Kuragin, before departing to see the Emperor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 10. Andrey meets with his friend Bilibin, the Russian ambassador in Austria, and discusses the war and his poor reception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 9. Andrey travels to Brno to bring word of a Russian victory, but does not receive the welcome he anticipated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.