02195cam a22003133u 4500 42967 UtSlPG 20260610134001.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06011311 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Whishaw, Frederick, 1854-1934 Moscow: A Story of the French Invasion of 1812 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-06-17 Produced by sp1nd, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Moscow: A Story of the French Invasion of 1812" by Frederick Whishaw is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds during the tumultuous period of the French invasion of Russia in 1812, focusing on the lives of several central characters, including Count Maximof and his family. The novel explores themes of power dynamics, social class, and the innocence of youth amidst the backdrop of war. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Count Maximof, his wife, and their son, Sasha, as they attend the betrothal ceremony of young Sasha to Vera Demidof, showcasing the traditions and social norms of the Russian aristocracy at that time. The opening poignantly depicts the contrasting worlds of the boyar class and their serfs, revealing harsh realities and the cruelty inherent in the feudal system. As the Maximos drive home, a pack of wolves threatens them, serving as a metaphor for the dangers that lurk beyond the surface of their society, foreshadowing the chaos that the French invasion will bring. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42967 83806 83806