" 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.