The Richest Man in Babylon

The prosperity of a nation depends on the financial well-being of every citizen.

This book precisely investigates the aspects of personal success of each of us. Success means achieving a goal through one’s own work and ability. The key to success lies in proper preparation for carrying out what you have planned. In wise actions there is no more than in thoughts. And a thought cannot be wiser than understanding.

The recipes for escaping the thin purse offered in this book may become the foundation for understanding financial laws. The purpose, in fact, is exactly this: to offer those who strive for success a way to penetrate the mystery of money, so as to accumulate capital, preserve it, and make it work for profit.

The following pages will take us to Ancient Babylon—the cradle of basic financial laws that remain relevant to this day.