War and Peace · primary
Count Arakchéev
fictional · male
The Minister of War who is skeptical of Prince Andrew's proposed reforms.
Titles
Minister of War · Count
Appearances
- First: Book SIX · Chapter IV · ¶ 4
- Latest: Book SIX · Chapter V · ¶ 3
Relationships
Conflict · Prince Andrew Bolkónski
“You are proposing new military laws? There are many laws but no one to carry out the old ones.”
Social acquaintance · Prince Andrew Bolkónski
“Kochubéy said a few words about the reception Arakchéev had given Bolkónski.”
Quotations
“A few days later Prince Andrew received notice that he was to go to see the Minister of War, Count Arakchéev.”
“On the appointed day Prince Andrew entered Count Arakchéev’s waiting room at nine in the morning.”
“What is your petition?” asked Arakchéev.”
“I have endorsed a resolution on your memorandum and sent it to the committee. I do not approve of it,” said Arakchéev.”
“his interview with Count Arakchéev”