<p>In "The Decembrists," Leo Tolstoy explores the complex themes of revolution, societal change, and moral dilemmas through a narrative that intricately weaves history with emotional depth. Set against the backdrop of the Decembrist uprising of 1825, Tolstoy employs a realist literary style, vividly depicting the struggles of a group of Russian aristocrats who challenge the autocratic rule of Tsar Nicholas I. The narrative is distinguished by its...