"Motyl brings a fresh eye to the politics of imperial decay and collapse." -- Foreign Affairs

"Motyl's study is marked by an eclectic, but very cohesive, theoretical orientation and a breathtaking knowledge of many empires. The result is an intricate, but clear, theory that covers considerable historical ground.... Imperial Ends is a scholarly achievement of the highest order." -- Rajan Menon, Monroe J. Rathbone Professor of International Relations, Lehigh University

"Motyl's book is one of the most serious attempts at theorizing about empire that one could find. Any scholar would find it a pleasure to read." -- Charles King, Georgetown University