" 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 written in 1926 as an inspirational series of pamphlets for financial institutions, Clason's work offers financial advice for creating personal wealth using parables set 6,000 years ago in ancient Babylon. The stories are easy to read and packed with priceless wisdom passed down through the ages.