The book "Colony or Free State? Dependency or Just Connection? Empire or Union?" by Alpheus Henry Snow is an important work that explores the relationship between states and their territories. The author examines the historical and political aspects of solving the issues of colonial relations, the spread of power and the creation of alliances. Through the analysis of modern and past examples, Snow expresses his own views on the prospects for the development of statecraft and international relations. This book invites the reader on an exciting journey into the world of political geography and diplomacy.