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.

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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 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. The discrepancy in the book is due to the Russian use of the Julian Calendar, which is slightly different from the Gregorian. Not that anybody really cared that much.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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, Nikolay returns home, Russia reacts to news of defeat, and Pierre gets into trouble with Dolokhov at a banquet.

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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.

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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 promotion. The army begins maneuvering toward the Battle of Austerlitz

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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.

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Frustrated with Pierre's lack of initiative, Vasily arranges a dinner to force him to propose to Helene.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Nikolay Rostov and the Pavlograd Hussars find themselves surrounded on the left flank and launch a daring cavalry charge to break through.

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Andrey, following Bagration, descends into the misty gunsmoke of battle and onto the front lines.

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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.

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Andrey surveys the field, prepares for battle, and overhears a philosophical discussion between soldiers.

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Andrey receives a tour of the battlefield. He meets barefoot Captain Tushin and spots Dolokhov trading insults with the French lines.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Andrey meets Bilibin's local friend group, including a reunion with Hippolyte Kuragin, before departing to see the Emperor.

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Andrey meets with his friend Bilibin, the Russian ambassador in Austria, and discusses the war and his poor reception.

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Andrey travels to Brno to bring word of a Russian victory, but does not receive the welcome he anticipated.

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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.

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Nesvitsky attempts to cross a crowded bridge as Russian soldiers flee the French army. Denisov arrives and helps him clear a path.

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The Russian forces retreat eastward after Mack's defeat. Nesvitsky watches as the army crosses the river Enns, pursued by French cannon.

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Nikolay is scolded by Denisov and Kirsten for his outburst to the colonel. News of Mack's defeat arrives.

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Nikolay, now an officer of the Pavlograd Hussars, is caught up in some drama involving a stolen wallet.

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Kutuzov and the Austrians discuss the war effort, when General Mack arrives with bad news from the front. Andrey is distressed.

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Kutuzov inspects the regiment. Prince Andrey and his new comrades accompany the general, and the soldiers discuss the coming campaign.

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The Russian army marches to war in Austria. A regimental commander prepares for an inspection by General Kutuzov.

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Andrey says his farewells before departing for the campaign.

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Andrey, Liza, and Marya sit down for dinner with Nikolay Bolkonsky. Nikolay discusses history and his frustrations with the day's military.

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Andrey arrives at Bald Hills. Liza and Marya greet one another excitedly (perhaps too much so), and Andrey speaks with his father.

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Nikolay and Marya Bolkonsky, Prince Andrey's father and sister, await his arrival at Bald Hills. Marya exchanges letters with Julie Karagin.

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Anna Mikhaylovna struggles with Katishe and Prince Vasily to protect Pierre's inheritance, and the Count Bezukhov finally perishes.

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Pierre in the bedroom of the dying Count Bezukhov.

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Pierre is summoned to the house for his father's death, and is now seen in a new light by the guests there.

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The Count Bezukhov suffers a sixth stroke and is nearing death, Prince Vasily plots with Princess Katerina Semyonovna to secure the inheritance.

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Natasha reassures Sonya about Nikolay, and Count Rostov tears up the dance floor.

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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.

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Marya Dmitriyevna Akhrosimov arrives, and the Rostovs' dinner party begins.

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Countess Rostov gives Anna Mikhailovna a gift of roubles to help her kit out Boris.

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Pierre and Boris meet and instantly become friends. Anna Mikhailovna reacts to the condition of Count Bezukhov.

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Anna Mikhailovna has a verbal sparring match with Prince Vasily as she tries to secure an audience with Count Bezukhov.

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Vera gets into a spat with the other children, and Anna Mikhailovna and the countess discuss their woes.

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A few less-than-comfortable romantic moments between the young lovers.

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Nikolay flirts with Julie Karagin, Sonya storms out, and Vera Rostov is introduced.

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The Rostov children and their acquaintances are introduced: Natasha, Sonya, Nikolay, Boris, and Petya.

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The action moves to Moscow as the Count and Countess Rostov discuss the latest gossip with guests at their name-day celebration.

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Andrey and Liza argue, Pierre reassures Andrey, and Pierre goes to a party at Anatole's.

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Anna Pavlovna's soiree ends. Hippolyte flirts with Liza, and Pierre and Andrey discuss their frustrations with life.

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Princess Drubetskoy petitions Prince Vasily, Pierre and Andrey debate the Viscount Mortemarte, and Hippolyte tells a story.

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Anna Pavlovna's soiree continues. The viscount discusses politics, Pierre debates with the Abbe, and Andrey Bolkonsky makes his introduction.

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Anna Pavlovna's soiree begins. Enter Helene, Lise Bolkonsky, and Pierre Bezukhov.

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Anna Pavlovna and Prince Vasily discuss family and politics.

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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.

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