The Richest Man in Babylon: The Financial Wisdom Classic [Hardcover]

The timeless classic on wealth creation and financial literacy

First published in 1927, The Richest Man in Babylon remains one of the most popular and influential books to understand money and wealth. Using simple stories from the fabled city of Babylon to convey complex financial ideas, author George S. Clason offers an inspiring view of what can be achieved in one lifetime with ambition and discipline.

Some of the stories in the book include:

• The Five Laws of Gold
• The Luckiest Man in Babylon
• Seven Cures for a Lean Purse
• The Camel Trader of Babylon
• The Clay Tablets from Babylon

The Richest Man in Babylon is essential reading for all people seeking long-term prosperity from even modest means, and who wish to retain the gains they have made through wise choices.

Introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon ix

Foreword by George S Clason xxv

An Historical Sketch of Babylon 1

The Man Who Desired Gold 13

The Richest Man in Babylon 23

Seven Cures for a Lean Purse 39

The First Cure 44
Start thy purse to fattening

The Second Cure 47
Control thy expenditures

The Third Cure 50
Make thy gold multiply

The Fourth Cure 53
Guard thy treasures from loss

The Fifth Cure 55
Make of thy dwelling a profitable investment

The Sixth Cure 57
Insure a future income