The Beginning Of The End (1898)

The Beginning of the End is a novel written by the acclaimed Russian author, Leo Tolstoy, in 1898. The story is set in the backdrop of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78 and follows the life of a young Russian soldier named Dmitry Nekhlyudov. As the war rages on, Dmitry witnesses the horrors of battle and the suffering of the common people caught in its crossfire. He becomes disillusioned with the war and the government's policies, and begins to question his own role in the conflict. The novel explores themes of morality, justice, and the futility of war. Tolstoy uses Dmitry's journey to highlight the moral decay of the Russian aristocracy and the corruption of the government. The Beginning of the End is a powerful critique of war and the political systems that perpetuate it. Tolstoy's writing is vivid and evocative, painting a stark picture of the human cost of conflict. The novel is a must-read for fans of Tolstoy's work and anyone interested in the history of the Russo-Turkish War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.