"One of the classic monographs of international law."--
Cambridge Law Journal"Of great value not only to international lawyers but also to students of the impact of new states and nationalist movements on world politics."--
Times Literary Supplement"Not only a masterful compilation of state practice and a minutely detailed review of the literature but a thoughtful analysis of one of international law's most perplexing problems."--
International Affairs"This book stands alone in its field. It will be the first point of reference for anyone seeking information or enlightenment on how States have come into being, how they change, and how - sometimes - they disappear. It is an essential... purchase for all international law and international relations libraries."--
International and Comparative Law Quarterly