Libertarianism A Primer - David Boaz

Although more than a decade old this book is very relevant today. As a fairly new convert to the Libertarian philosophy I was seeking something that would give me a bit of a grounding in Libertarian concepts, history etc This book did just that.
Before delving into the details of modern Libertarian thought Boaz writes about the origins. For those who seek a simple but informative history lesson you'll find it in the first chapter. For me the observations, views and historical story telling were just what I needed, this may be down to my particular method of learning. Tell me a story and I'm a ready listener and learner.
For those that "get it" Libertarianism is a common sense. For those wishing to communicate Libertarian principals to others it can be a daunting task. Here in the UK, with our sacred cow, the welfare state, it can seem an impossible task to put up an argument to get rid of it. Reading this book will give you a basic grounding into the arguments for the demolition of such an institution.
Highly recommended.