The history of the Cossacks on the Terek dates back to the 14th century. Since the time of Ivan the Terrible, the Terek Cossacks have served Russia faithfully. For a number of reasons, the glorious Cossack history in the Caucasus is little known to a wide audience. The author fills this gap with a book in the genre of a fascinating fiction novel. The Patriotic War with the French of 1812, the Caucasian War with Shamil, the Turkish and Crimean Wars, the Balkan campaign - the epic narrative line covers all the main milestones in the glorious history of the Terek Cossack army.