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A Year of War and PeaceWeek 16 (Days 106-112)Volume 2, Part 3, Chapters 4-10.Chapter 4: 00:00-10:07Chapter 5: 10:07-20:59Chapter 6: 20:59-34:51Chapter 7: 34:51-44:52Chapter 8: 44:54-58:00Chapter 9: 58:00-1:13:09Chapter 10: 1:13:09-1:29:31Andrey 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/privacy for more information.2024-07-041h 29A Year of War and PeaceWeek 15 (Days 99-105)Volume 2, Part 2, Chapters 18-21; and Volume 2, Part 3, Chapters 1-3. Volume 2 Part 2:Chapter 18: 00:00-9:16Chapter 19: 9:16-35:29Chapter 20: 35:29-42:53Chapter 21: 42:53-1:02:29Volume 2 Part 3:Chapter 1: 1:02:29-1:08:17Chapter 2: 1:08:17-1:24:23Chapter 3: 1:24:23-1:33:57Nikolay travels to Tilsit to present a petition to the Emperor and gets caught up in the political upheaval. Andrey visits the Rostov estate and has a chance encounter.Minor episode correction: the treaties of Tilsit were signed on July 7th and 9th, not in June...2024-05-031h 33A Year of War and PeaceWeek 14 (Days 92-98)Volume 2, Part 2, Chapters 11-17. Chapter 11: 00:00-19:00Chapter 12: 19:00-28:35Chapter 13: 28:35-40:41Chapter 14: 40:41-51:22Chapter 15: 51:22-1:03:39Chapter 16: 1:03:39-1:11:42Chapter 17: 1:11:42-1:25:13Pierre 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.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-021h 25A Year of War and PeaceWeek 13 (Days 85-91)Volume 2, Part 2, Chapters 4-10. Chapter 4: 00:00-10:11Chapter 5: 10:11-19:43Chapter 6: 19:43-28:37Chapter 7: 28:37-40:16Chapter 8: 40:16-48:40Chapter 9: 48:40-57:14Chapter 10: 57:14-1:17:32Pierre 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-011h 17A Year of War and PeaceWeek 12 (Days 78-84)Volume 2, Part 1, Chapters 13-16; and Volume 2, Part 2, Chapters 1-3. Volume 2 Part 1: Chapter 13: 00:00-10:47Chapter 14: 10:47-21:54Chapter 15: 21:54-29:06Chapter 16: 29:06-44:26Volume 2 Part 2:Chapter 1: 44:26-51:55Chapter 2: 51:55-1:01:49Chapter 3: 1:01:49-1:15:31Nikolay gets into trouble with his money at Dolokhov's, and Pierre has a fateful encounter on the road to Petersburg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-011h 15A Year of War and PeaceWeek 11 (Days 71-77)Volume 2, Part 1, Chapters 6-12. Chapter 6: 00:00-15:40Chapter 7: 15:40-20:50Chapter 8: 20:50-28:10Chapter 9: 28:10-41:27Chapter 10: 41:27-51:31Chapter 11: 51:31-58:12Chapter 12: 58:12-1:19:04Pierre 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 more information.2024-03-291h 19A Year of War and PeaceWeek 10 (Days 64-70)Volume 1, Part 3, Chapters 18-19; and Volume 2, Part 1, Chapters 1-5. Volume 1 Part 3:Chapter 18: 00:00-11:07Chapter 19: 11:07-26:14Volume 2 Part 1:Chapter 1: 26:14-39:02Chapter 2: 39:02-52:32Chapter 3: 52:32-59:57Chapter 4: 59:57-1:07:26Chapter 5: 1:07:26-1:19:40The Battle of Austerlitz concludes; Nikolay and Andrey encounter the emperors on either side of the battle. After the war, Nikolay returns home, Russia reacts to news of defeat, and Pierre gets into trouble with Dolokhov at a banquet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2024-03-201h 19A Year of War and PeaceWeek 9 (Days 57-63)Volume 1, Part 3, Chapters 11-17. Chapter 11: 00:00-12:20Chapter 12: 12:20-28:03Chapter 13: 28:03-37:52Chapter 14: 37:52-48:08Chapter 15: 48:08-54:46Chapter 16: 54:46-1:03:36Chapter 17: 1:03:36-1:11:02The 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-171h 11A Year of War and PeaceWeek 8 (Days 50-56)Volume 1, Part 3, Chapters 4-10.Chapter 4: 00:00-17:40Chapter 5: 17:40-29:36Chapter 6: 29:36-43:17Chapter 7: 43:17-55:28Chapter 8: 55:28-1:14:32Chapter 9: 1:14:32-1:22:40Chapter 10: 1:22:40-1:29:31Anatole 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 promotion. The army begins maneuvering toward the Battle of AusterlitzPopcorn the Deer: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornthewooddog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2024-03-151h 29A Year of War and PeaceDay 49Volume 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 of that week. Each new episode will release on Sunday and will feature discussion of the previous 7 chapters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2724 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 48Volume 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.2024-02-2716 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 47Volume 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.2024-02-2719 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 46Volume 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.2024-02-1518 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 45Volume 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.2024-02-1417 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 44Volume 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.2024-02-1314 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 43Volume 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.2024-02-1214 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 42Volume 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.2024-02-1114 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 41Volume 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.2024-02-1009 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 40Volume 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.2024-02-0915 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 39Volume 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.2024-02-0812 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 38Volume 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.2024-02-0717 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 37Volume 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.2024-02-0617 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 36Volume 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.2024-02-0610 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 35Volume 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.2024-02-0412 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 34Volume 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.2024-02-0310 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 33Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 8. As the French approach, the hussars retreat behind the bridge. But a miscommunication sees Nikolay and Denisov charging into cannon-fire in order to burn the bridge before the French can cross it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0220 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 32Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 7. Nesvitsky attempts to cross a crowded bridge as Russian soldiers flee the French army. Denisov arrives and helps him clear a path. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0110 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 31Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 6. The Russian forces retreat eastward after Mack's defeat. Nesvitsky watches as the army crosses the river Enns, pursued by French cannon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-3110 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 30Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 5. Nikolay is scolded by Denisov and Kirsten for his outburst to the colonel. News of Mack's defeat arrives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-3010 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 29Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 4. Nikolay, now an officer of the Pavlograd Hussars, is caught up in some drama involving a stolen wallet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2913 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 28Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 3. Kutuzov and the Austrians discuss the war effort, when General Mack arrives with bad news from the front. Andrey is distressed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2813 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 27Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 2. Kutuzov inspects the regiment. Prince Andrey and his new comrades accompany the general, and the soldiers discuss the coming campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2714 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 26Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 1. The Russian army marches to war in Austria. A regimental commander prepares for an inspection by General Kutuzov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2612 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 25Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 25. Andrey says his farewells before departing for the campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2522 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 24Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 24. Andrey, Liza, and Marya sit down for dinner with Nikolay Bolkonsky. Nikolay discusses history and his frustrations with the day's military. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2415 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 23Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 23. Andrey arrives at Bald Hills. Liza and Marya greet one another excitedly (perhaps too much so), and Andrey speaks with his father. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2312 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 22Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 22. Nikolay and Marya Bolkonsky, Prince Andrey's father and sister, await his arrival at Bald Hills. Marya exchanges letters with Julie Karagin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2219 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 21Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 21. Anna Mikhaylovna struggles with Katishe and Prince Vasily to protect Pierre's inheritance, and the Count Bezukhov finally perishes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2113 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 20Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 20. Pierre in the bedroom of the dying Count Bezukhov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2009 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 19Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 19. Pierre is summoned to the house for his father's death, and is now seen in a new light by the guests there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1913 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 18Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 18. The Count Bezukhov suffers a sixth stroke and is nearing death, Prince Vasily plots with Princess Katerina Semyonovna to secure the inheritance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1809 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 17Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 17. Natasha reassures Sonya about Nikolay, and Count Rostov tears up the dance floor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1715 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 16Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 16. Officer Shinshin and a German guest debate the merits of the coming war, Nikolay tries to cut in, and Natasha causes a ruckus at dinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1613 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 15Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 15. Marya Dmitriyevna Akhrosimov arrives, and the Rostovs' dinner party begins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1519 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 14Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 14. Countess Rostov gives Anna Mikhailovna a gift of roubles to help her kit out Boris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1412 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 13Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 13. Pierre and Boris meet and instantly become friends. Anna Mikhailovna reacts to the condition of Count Bezukhov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1315 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 12Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 12. Anna Mikhailovna has a verbal sparring match with Prince Vasily as she tries to secure an audience with Count Bezukhov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1215 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 11Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 11. Vera gets into a spat with the other children, and Anna Mikhailovna and the countess discuss their woes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1121 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 10Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 10. A few less-than-comfortable romantic moments between the young lovers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1015 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 9Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 9. Nikolay flirts with Julie Karagin, Sonya storms out, and Vera Rostov is introduced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0910 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 8Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 8. The Rostov children and their acquaintances are introduced: Natasha, Sonya, Nikolay, Boris, and Petya. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0813 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 7Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 7. The action moves to Moscow as the Count and Countess Rostov discuss the latest gossip with guests at their name-day celebration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0711 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 6Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 6. Andrey and Liza argue, Pierre reassures Andrey, and Pierre goes to a party at Anatole's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0616 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 5Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 5. Anna Pavlovna's soiree ends. Hippolyte flirts with Liza, and Pierre and Andrey discuss their frustrations with life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0514 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 4Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 4. Princess Drubetskoy petitions Prince Vasily, Pierre and Andrey debate the Viscount Mortemarte, and Hippolyte tells a story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0414 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 3Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 3. Anna Pavlovna's soiree continues. The viscount discusses politics, Pierre debates with the Abbe, and Andrey Bolkonsky makes his introduction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0315 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 2Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 2. Anna Pavlovna's soiree begins. Enter Helene, Lise Bolkonsky, and Pierre Bezukhov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0214 minA Year of War and PeaceDay 1Volume 1, Part 1, Chapter 1. Anna Pavlovna and Prince Vasily discuss family and politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0117 minA Year of War and PeaceIntroductionWelcome to A Year of War and Peace, a book club podcast where we read the entirety of Tolstoy's War and Peace one chapter at a time to finish the book in one year.In this episode we explain the basic premise of the podcast, the origins of this challenge, and what exactly War and Peace is and why you should read it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0924 min