Freedom in Chains: The Rise of the State and the Demise of the Citizen25 reviews
James Bovard

Palgrave Macmillan, 2000

Disturbing Examination Of State Usurpation Of Civil Rights!

+ "Can you fear me now?" --US Government
+ Research excellent & sources of "wisdom" unrivaled
+ Bovard nails it again
+ Government vs the People
  
  











  



  
Radical Libertarianism: A New Political Alternative
Jerome Tuccille

Perennial Library, 1971
  
  











  



  
Free to Choose: A Personal Statement78 reviews
Milton Friedman, Rose Friedman

Harvest Books, 1990

The principles of economic freedom are found in this book. A must read!

+ Number 1 book on basic economics
+ A Life Changing Experience
+ Essential
  
  











  



  
The Revolution: A Manifesto684 reviews
Ron Paul

Grand Central Publishing, 2008

Ron Paul's The Revolution

+ Very enlightening, indeed
+ A Wrecking Ball, Indeed
+ MUST READ
+ I am now a Libertarian
  
  











  



  
A Foreign Policy of Freedom: Peace, Commerce, and Honest Friendship68 reviews
Ron Paul

Foundation for Rational Economics and Educati, 2007

Foreign Policy Alternative based on History, Logic, and Reason

+ Very fast delivery
+ Ron Paul Revolution
+ Best book of the year!
  
  











  



  
The Libertarian Idea4 reviews
Jan Narveson

Broadview Press, 2001

An Excellent Justification (?) of Libertarianism

+ Contractarian libertarianism
+ Contractarian libertarianism
+ The best book on libertarianism ever
  
  











  



  
Capitalism and Freedom: Fortieth Anniversary Edition124 reviews
Milton Friedman

University Of Chicago Press, 2002

Great book, life changing reading!

+ Read it twice
+ Friedman is best on Economics this is a must read

Reading this book gave me a whole new perspective about life, economics and individual responsibility. It's a must for everyone, even if you are not a student of economics.
  
  











  



  
How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World: A Handbook for Personal Liberty47 reviews
Harry Browne

Liamworks, 1998

Outstanding, brilliant, and original!

+ Favorite graduation gift
+ "How To Find Freedom In An Unfree World" Is Very Relevant In 2007
+ a classic
  
  











  



  
The Betrayal of the American Right4 reviews
Murray N. Rothbard

Ludwig von Mises Institute, 2007

Remarkable history and autobiography

+ Rothbard And The Right
+ Excellent historical overview but a misleading title
+ The Betrayal of the American Right
  
  











  



  
What It Means to Be a Libertarian42 reviews
Charles Murray

Broadway, 1997

Great Help for a Beginning Libertarian

+ A Solid Introduction
+ Fantastic, clearly written book!
+ Murray The Part-Time Monster Shrinker
  
  











  



  
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress240 reviews
Robert A. Heinlein

Orb Books, 1997

Heinlein at his best.

+ Distilled Libertarian Goodness
+ The moon is a harsh mistress
+ perfect
  
  











  



  
For a New Liberty6 reviews
Murray N. Rothbard

Ludwig von Mises Institute, 2006

Your worldview may never be the same again.

+ Read "The Ethics of Liberty" first
+ For A New Liberty
+ Are we the real thing?
  
  











  



  
Libertarianism: A Political Philosophy for Tomorrow2 reviews
John Hospers

Authors Choice Press, 2007

understanding roots of Liberty

+ Presenting the 21st Century Alternative to Runaway Big Government

It can be very difficult to understand libertarianism as a political party these days because, as with the other parties, famous canidates of third parties (like Harry Browne, Ross Perot, and Jesse Ventura) have somewhat blurred the ideas presented in the philosophy behind it with modern issues, ...
  
  











  



  
Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal112 reviews
Ayn Rand, Nathaniel Branden, ...

Signet, 1986

An Excellent Collection of Essays on Ayn Rand's Political Views

+ An interesting read, but Rand is her own school rather than a founding figure in American Conservative Thought.
+ At Whose Expense?
+ Capitalism is Right
+ Rand at her best
  
  











  



  
The Revolution: A Manifesto684 reviews
Ron Paul

Grand Central Publishing, 2008

Ron Paul's The Revolution

+ Very enlightening, indeed
+ A Wrecking Ball, Indeed
+ MUST READ
+ I am now a Libertarian
  
  











  



  
Capitalism and Freedom: Fortieth Anniversary Edition124 reviews
Milton Friedman

University Of Chicago Press, 2002

Great book, life changing reading!

+ Read it twice
+ Friedman is best on Economics this is a must read

Reading this book gave me a whole new perspective about life, economics and individual responsibility. It's a must for everyone, even if you are not a student of economics.
  
  











  



  
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress240 reviews
Robert A. Heinlein

Orb Books, 1997

Heinlein at his best.

+ Distilled Libertarian Goodness
+ The moon is a harsh mistress
+ perfect
  
  











  



  
The Betrayal of the American Right4 reviews
Murray N. Rothbard

Ludwig von Mises Institute, 2007

Remarkable history and autobiography

+ Rothbard And The Right
+ Excellent historical overview but a misleading title
+ The Betrayal of the American Right
  
  











  



  
For a New Liberty6 reviews
Murray N. Rothbard

Ludwig von Mises Institute, 2006

Your worldview may never be the same again.

+ Read "The Ethics of Liberty" first
+ For A New Liberty
+ Are we the real thing?
  
  











  



  
The Libertarian Idea4 reviews
Jan Narveson

Broadview Press, 2001

An Excellent Justification (?) of Libertarianism

+ Contractarian libertarianism
+ Contractarian libertarianism
+ The best book on libertarianism ever