caption: The image shows a green book cover with the title "The Russian Empire" written in bold white lettering. The cover also features a detailed illustration of a man on a horse, with a sword in one hand and a shield in the other, standing atop a rocky outcrop. The man is wearing a long coat and a hat, and his face is stern and determined. The background of the cover is a deep blue, with stars and a crescent moon visible in the night sky.