Hadji Murad

Hadji Murad is a historical novel written by the renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The book is set in the Caucasus region of Russia during the mid-19th century and tells the story of a legendary Muslim warrior named Hadji Murad. The novel begins with Hadji Murad's defection from the Russian army to join forces with the Chechen resistance against the Russian Empire. He becomes a prominent leader among the Chechens and is seen as a threat to the Russian army. The story follows Hadji Murad's struggle to survive and protect his family as he navigates through the complexities of the political landscape of the time. The book is a vivid portrayal of the cultural and political conflicts between the Muslim tribes of the Caucasus and the Russian Empire. Tolstoy provides a detailed account of the customs and traditions of the Chechen people and their way of life. The novel also explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and honor. Hadji Murad is considered one of Tolstoy's masterpieces, and it is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of Russian literature. The book's vivid descriptions of the Caucasus region and the complex characters make it a compelling read for anyone interested in history, culture, and politics.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.