Hadji Murad

Hadji Murad is a novel by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The story is set in the Caucasus region of Russia during the 19th century and follows the life of Hadji Murad, a Muslim warrior and leader of the Chechen people. The novel begins with Hadji Murad fleeing from his own people and seeking refuge with the Russians, who are in the midst of a war with the Chechens. The story then follows his journey as he navigates the complexities of the war and the political intrigues of both the Russians and the Chechens. Along the way, Hadji Murad must confront his own personal demons and make difficult decisions that will impact the future of his people. The novel is a powerful exploration of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and the human cost of war. Tolstoy's masterful prose and vivid descriptions bring the world of the Caucasus to life, making Hadji Murad a timeless classic of Russian literature.This Hadji Murad was Shamil's naib, famous for his exploits, who used never to ride out without his banner and some dozens of murids, who caracoled and showed off before him. Now wrapped in a hood and burka, from under which protruded a rifle, he rode, a fugitive with one murid only, trying to attract as little attention as possible and peering with his quick black eyes into the faces of those he met on his way. -- Note: Tolstoy's last novel.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.