About the book: 1996 / Two historical novels included in this collection are dedicated to the famous commanders of the Russian army. Ataman Platov, who in his youth led the legendary campaign against India, interrupted due to the death of Emperor Paul I, went down in history as a hero of the Patriotic War of 1812. The chieftain's name, courage, military skill and luck terrified his opponents. The second novel tells about the exploits and personality of General Skobelev. “A commander equal to Suvorov,” they spoke about Skobelev at the academy. Campaigns to Kokand, the annexation of Turkestan to the Russian Empire, the defense of the Slavic brothers in the Balkan battles near Plevna, on Shipka, the long stand of Russian troops under the command of Skobelev under the walls of the treasured Constantinople, Constantinople, the centuries-old aspiration of Russia - these are just some episodes of the fascinating story of Nemirovich-Danchenko who knew and was friends with the famous warrior.