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The Anatomy of the State (LvMI)

By: Murray N. Rothbard
Narrated by: John Riddle
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Murray Rothbard was known as the state's greatest living enemy, and this audiobook is his most powerful statement on the topic. He explains what a state is and what it is not. He shows how it is an institution that violates all that we hold as honest and moral, and how it operates under a false cover. He shows how the state wrecks freedom, destroys civilization, and threatens all lives and property and social well-being, all under the veneer of "good intentions".

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An irrefutable takedown of what the state truly is.

A simple and logical observation of what the state is Beware, this book will make you question everything.

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Definitely a MUST read!

The red pill for statists. This book will hello you see the state for what it is despite the propaganda.

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covers the basic

this is such an easy and quick listen, less than an hour, do it quick and you won't regret it.

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Great book, but narrator sucks

Needs a better narrator with a non-monotone voice. Other than that awesome book, explains the issue with states well.

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It's Rothbard

Clipped audio at chapter ends but tolerable for the quality content. A quick listen for your commute

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Great book, alright narrator.

Murray Rothbard’s most famous book does a wonderful job explaining what the state is, and what it isn’t. It’s a must for anyone who is interested in anarchism.

However, I am not a huge fan of the narrator and the editing can be abrupt between chapters.

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Worth it for the short time.

Well voiced and a wonderful piece by the author. Even though short, I find it well worth it for the contents.

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A must read for all Americans

professor Murray Rothbard breaks down the fundamentals of state power versus individual liberty. No work better exemplifies the world we live in today. The oligopolistic Power of state and corporations are destroying United States year over year. This 75 page book simplifies The world we live in

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terrible editing

The book is great, but every chapter is cut short by a word or sometimes a paragraph. The editing ruins what should be five stars. It is only 7 chapaters...

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Great Book

Great material, but seemed to cut out the last word or two of a section.

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