What comes to mind is a series of lectures given by Carrol Quigley (historian) called:
“Public Authority and the State in the Western Tradition: A Thousand Years of Growth, 976-1976”
If I recall correctly, it is in this series he discusses the impact of means of violence and warfare on the character and scale of states. I think the third and last part is most relevant. It should provide a starting off point of reference to ponder the topic.
The audio quality is terrible even to the point the transcript (there is one so you can also decide to read), has holes in it due to inaudibility issues. So sorry for presenting a piece of shit of over 4 hours; but I promise it is a diamond.
Part 1:
http://www.carrollquigley.net/Lectures/The-State-of-Communities-AD-976-1576.htm
Part 2:
http://www.carrollquigley.net/Lectures/The-State-of-Individuals-AD-1776-1976.htm
Part 3:
http://www.carrollquigley.net/Lectures/The-State-of-Individuals-AD-1776-1976.htm
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