--- product_id: 56594570 title: "War and Peace (Oxford World's Classics Hardback Collection)" price: "£27.63" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/56594570-war-and-peace-oxford-worlds-classics-hardback-collection store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # War and Peace (Oxford World's Classics Hardback Collection) **Price:** £27.63 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** War and Peace (Oxford World's Classics Hardback Collection) - **How much does it cost?** £27.63 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/56594570-war-and-peace-oxford-worlds-classics-hardback-collection) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: War and Peace (Oxford World's Classics Hardback Collection): 9780198800545: Tolstoy, Leo, Maude, Louise and Aylmer, Mandelker, Amy: Books Review: Best updated translation. Period - Some people really love War and Peace. I am one of them. If you do, you may have read other translations, or even all the other translations. This is the best. Several reasons: 1. The Maude translation has traditionally been seen as the best, but it had flaws. Later translations have tried different approaches to correct those flaws, but do not read as well. 2. This revision of the Maude translation retains Russian names, which is more authentic. The Maudes Anglicized names, substituting Andrew for Andrei, etc. 3. The original Maude translation also translated all the French sections into English in the body of the text, reducing the impact of the heavy use of French in the original, which is critical to the story. This version retains the French in text and footnotes the English translations. Added bonus: you will see so much French that you might be able to learn to read it! German is also rendered in the original, and since the tension between the German and Russian generals is prominent this helps to bring home Tolstoy's thoughts. 4. The Maude translation broke the four books into more subsections than the original had and added chapter titles that were not in the original. A small point, but this translation feels the better for it. NB: This is NOT a regular bookstore type book. No dust jacket. Looks more like a textbook. Thin pages. None of that bothered me. The story (and the translation) are supurb. There has been light editing of the Maude translation which only improves the flow of the novel. Review: Excellent translation and hardcover copy - I would consider this to be the definitive translation of such a phenomenal work of literature. The cloth hardcover is comfortable to read, the notes in the book help provide context, and the French, German, Italian sentences alongside the English translations make this a wonderful reading experience. Highly recommend. War, what is it good for? ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #333,512 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #99 in History & Criticism of Russian & Soviet Literature #175 in Russian & Soviet Literature (Books) #2,786 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (515) | | Dimensions | 8.6 x 2.6 x 5.5 inches | | Edition | Reissue | | ISBN-10 | 0198800541 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0198800545 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 1392 pages | | Publication date | November 28, 2017 | | Publisher | Oxford University Press | ## Images ![War and Peace (Oxford World's Classics Hardback Collection) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414PYaLeBVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best updated translation. Period *by R***S on February 28, 2024* Some people really love War and Peace. I am one of them. If you do, you may have read other translations, or even all the other translations. This is the best. Several reasons: 1. The Maude translation has traditionally been seen as the best, but it had flaws. Later translations have tried different approaches to correct those flaws, but do not read as well. 2. This revision of the Maude translation retains Russian names, which is more authentic. The Maudes Anglicized names, substituting Andrew for Andrei, etc. 3. The original Maude translation also translated all the French sections into English in the body of the text, reducing the impact of the heavy use of French in the original, which is critical to the story. This version retains the French in text and footnotes the English translations. Added bonus: you will see so much French that you might be able to learn to read it! German is also rendered in the original, and since the tension between the German and Russian generals is prominent this helps to bring home Tolstoy's thoughts. 4. The Maude translation broke the four books into more subsections than the original had and added chapter titles that were not in the original. A small point, but this translation feels the better for it. NB: This is NOT a regular bookstore type book. No dust jacket. Looks more like a textbook. Thin pages. None of that bothered me. The story (and the translation) are supurb. There has been light editing of the Maude translation which only improves the flow of the novel. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent translation and hardcover copy *by E***D on March 7, 2024* I would consider this to be the definitive translation of such a phenomenal work of literature. The cloth hardcover is comfortable to read, the notes in the book help provide context, and the French, German, Italian sentences alongside the English translations make this a wonderful reading experience. Highly recommend. War, what is it good for? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ print is too small; I gave it away. *by R***L on January 23, 2026* I like the revised Maude translation, with both the French and the translation, easily accessible. However, the print is too small; I gave it away. ## Frequently Bought Together - War and Peace (Oxford World's Classics Hardback Collection) - Anna Karenina (Oxford World's Classics) - Crime and Punishment (Oxford World's Classics Hardback Collection) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/56594570-war-and-peace-oxford-worlds-classics-hardback-collection](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/56594570-war-and-peace-oxford-worlds-classics-hardback-collection) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-27*