"The State in the Third Millennium" is a scholarly book that explores the origins and development of the state in the context of human civilization. The author, Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein, provides a well-founded analysis based on the definition of the state as a geographical area where a population accepts or is compelled to accept a central authority. The book examines the emergence of the state from the time of hunter-gatherers and sheds light on the controversies among historians regarding the exact origins. It argues that nomadic societies are also capable of developing state structures, highlighting the complexity of political organization throughout human history. The discussion spans from the earliest human communities to the first agrarian civilizations, such as the Sumerians and Egyptians, offering deep insights into the evolutionary aspects of the state.