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FWIW, this book doesn't really relate to the Libertarian Party-although the LP is briefly described in the text-but explains libertarianism more as a holistic political and social philosophy. One that doesn't countenance fraud, theft, or aggression, i.e. non-defensive violence against the individual.

In terms of natural rights, I think libertarianism-properly understood-comes closest to embodying the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, which was the first document to make it explicit that certain rights were inherent, and not dependent upon the pleasure of man-made governments.

Todd explains what the philosophy borrowed from classical liberal philosophers and the Enlightenment, especially ones like Locke, Adam Smith, and Burke, in this regard.

It's definitely worth reading, even if you're not a libertarian, just because it explains why collectivist, statist solutions to problems don't work and sketches out possible alternatives.