James N. Druckman: "... The book covers nearly all forms of states – something virtually no other book does. It is a must read."

Mark N. Franklin: "... I should stress that, although world history provides the data supporting the ideas put forward in this book, this is not a history book. It presents a first class and cutting edge social science analysis of the nature of the state and how it works–a modern day "The Prince"."

Donald L. Horowitz: "... The reader looking for a sophisticated treatment of the nature of the state and of the variety of regime types will be richly rewarded."

Otmar Höll: "... In bringing together ideas, theories and reality the book advances our understanding of Statehood in the international system of the 21^st century."

Jonah Levy: "... Informative and clearly written, Moberg's book offers a useful primer for students and lay readers looking to familiarize themselves with the basic attributes and varieties of forms that states can take."