The Rise and Decline of the State (Hardcover)

The state, which since the middle of the seventeenth century has been the most important of all modern institutions, is in decline. From Western Europe to Africa, many existing states are either combining into larger communities or falling apart. Many of their functions are likely to be taken over by a variety of organizations that, whatever their precise nature, are not states. In this unique volume Martin van Creveld traces the story of the state from its beginnings to its end. Starting with the simplest political organizations that ever existed, he guides the reader through the origins of the state, its development, its apotheosis during the two World Wars, and its spread from its original home in Western Europe to cover the globe. In doing so, he provides a fascinating history of government from its origins to the present day. This original book will of interest to historians, political scientists and sociologists.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 1999
First published:	1999
Authors:	Martin Van Creveld
Dimensions:	237 x 159 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	448
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-65190-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Constitution, government & the state Books > History > World history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-521-65190-5
Barcode:	9780521651905

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