Amid the political turmoil of 19th century France, Frederic Bastiat penned one of the most universally influential, compelling texts which remains relevant to today’s political issues. A powerful critique of socialism, The Law tears down the assumed need for a controlling government and instead advances justice and freedom as inherent, irrevocable birthrights.

First published in response to John Rawls’ A Theory of Justice, Robert Nozick’s Anarchy, State, and Utopia has since become one of the defining texts in classic libertarian thought. Challenging and ultimately rejecting liberal, socialist, and conservative agendas, Nozick boldly asserts that the rights of individuals are violated as a state's responsibilities increase—and the only way to avoid these violations rests in the creation of a minimalist state limited to protection against force, fraud, theft, and the enforcement of contracts.