The Richest Man in Babylon: The Success Secrets of the Ancients"Money is plentiful for those who understand the simple laws which govern its acquisition." Read by millions, The Richest Man in Babylon is a classic that offers today's readers a path to success, prosperity, and happiness. Originally published in 1926 as a series of inspirational pamphlets for financial institutions, Clason’s work offers financial advice for creating personal wealth using parables set in ancient Babylon. The stories, based on a fictional character, Arkad, are easy to read and packed with priceless wisdom. Offering seven basic principles on saving and investing money, it's often cited as one of the most popular books ever written on the fundamentals of financial success. |
Contents
Seven Cures for a Lean Purse | 20 |
Meet The Goddess of Good Luck | 39 |
The Five Laws of Gold | 53 |
The Gold Lender of Babylon | 66 |
The Walls of Babylon | 79 |
The Clay Tablets from Babylon | 95 |
An Historical Sketch of Babylon | 125 |
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The Richest Man in Babylon: The Success Secrets of the Ancients George S. Clason Limited preview - 2022 |
The Richest Man in Babylon: The Success Secrets of the Ancients (Original ... George S. Clason No preview available - 2022 |
The Richest Man in Babylon: The Success Secrets of the Ancients George S. Clason No preview available - 2007 |
Common terms and phrases
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