On Wall Street, in the culture of high tech, in American
government: Libertarianism,the simple but radical idea that the
only purpose of government is to protect its citizens and their
property against direct violence and threat, has become an
extremely influential strain of thought. But while many books talk
about libertarian ideas, none until now has explored the history of
this uniquely American movement,where and who it came from, how it
evolved, and what impact it has had on our country. In this
revelatory book, based on original research and interviews with
more than 100 key sources, Brian Doherty traces the evolution of
the movement through the unconventional life stories of its most
influential leaders, Ludwig von Mises, F.A. Hayek, Ayn Rand, Murray
Rothbard, and Milton Friedman,and through the personal battles,
character flaws, love affairs, and historical events that altered
its course. And by doing so, he provides a fascinating new
perspective on American history,from the New Deal through the
culture wars of the 1960s to today's most divisive political
issues. Neither an expose nor a political polemic, this
entertaining historical narrative will enlighten anyone interested
in American politics.
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