There is a difference—sometimes greater than imagined—between the Old and the New World. Olof Murelius brings us face to face with the American Promise, and shows how the imploding European social democratic experiments have nothing in common with it: indeed, they represent betrayal of the European ideal.

- Samuel Gregg,

This books gives an excellent review of America's fascinating history and puts to rest many false ideas and prejudices against the United States. It is to be recommended as both informative and pleasant reading.

- Count Wilhelm Wachtmeister, Ambassador (rtd),