Penguin Select Classics: The Richest Man in Babylon

THE SECRET OF THE RICH ISN’T A SECRET AT ALL

Hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on personal finance, The Richest Man in Babylon brings together the famous ‘Babylonian parables’ that have helped countless readers amass wealth and success. This modern classic offers an understanding of, and a solution to, your personal financial problems. Narrated in simple everyday language, these fascinating and informative stories will tell you everything you need to know about thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth.

The ancient Babylonians were the first to discover the universal laws of prosperity, and now you can master them too!

• Timeless financial wisdom: Learn principles that have stood the test of time
• Achieve lasting wealth: Strategies to build and maintain wealth
• Practical advice: Easy-to-understand tips for financial success
• Historical insights: Gain knowledge from ancient Babylonian parables
• Inspiring stories: Motivational tales that encourage smart financial decisions

GEORGE SAMUEL CLASON was born in Louisiana, Missouri, on 7 November 1874. He attended the University of Nebraska and served in the United States Army during the Spanish-American War. Beginning a long career in publishing, he founded the Clason Map Company of Denver, Colorado, and published the first road atlas of the United States and Canada. In 1926, he issued the first of a famous series of pamphlets on thrift and financial success, using parables set in ancient Babylon to make each of his points. These pamphlets were distributed in large quantities by banks and insurance companies and became familiar to millions, the most famous being ‘The Richest Man in Babylon,’ the parable from which the present volume takes its title. These ‘Babylonian parables’ have become a modern inspirational classic.