The Richest Man in Babylon, George S. Clason
The Richest Man in Babylon, George S. Clason
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The Richest Man in Babylon
The Original 1926 Classic - Reader's Library Classics

Author: George S. Clason

Narrator: Jason McCoy

Unabridged: 3 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/07/2025

Synopsis

The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason is a timeless classic that uses parables set in ancient Babylon to teach powerful lessons on personal finance, wealth building, and financial independence. Through the stories of Arkad, the richest man in the city, and other characters, Clason reveals foundational principles such as saving a portion of your income, living within your means, investing wisely, and seeking financial wisdom. Written in a clear and engaging style, the book offers practical guidance that remains as relevant today as when it was first published in 1926, making it a favorite among readers seeking simple yet effective strategies for achieving lasting financial success.

About George S. Clason

Born in 1874, George S. Clason founded two publishing companies and was the first to publish a road atlas of North America. He is best known for writing a series of pamphlets advising readers on finding financial success, which were later compiled to form the classic bestseller The Richest Man in Babylon.

Reviews

Goodreads review by William on July 08, 2012

Books like Richest Man in Babylon, Rich Dad Poor Dad, the Millionaire next door will never go away unfortunately. There is too much money to be made in writing them. Richest Man in Babylon combines a simple premise with a mysterious title to drag the reader through 150 pages of drudgery that could b......more

Goodreads review by Jake on November 28, 2008

Redundant? Yes. Simplistic? Yes. Necessary? Absolutely. Reading the book changes one's perspective on personal finances.......more

Goodreads review by Tharindu on February 08, 2022

"Wealth that comes quickly goeth the same way." The Richest Man in Babylon is one of those books that has been on my TBR forever. The only reason I finally picked this up was to catchup with my non-fiction reading goals. Turns out, this is actually a fantastic read! "No man's family can fully e......more

Goodreads review by Liong on February 08, 2025

My youngest uncle, who was only a few years older than me, recommended this book. He has since passed away. The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason offers timeless financial wisdom through simple stories set in ancient Babylon. I bought and read it right away many years ago. 😍 Here are the key......more

Goodreads review by Madeline on April 16, 2019

Nobody gets rich without working and we know that we should work hard. But what does hard work mean? This book answers it well. I bought this bestseller @50% off here: [URL not allowed]-Man-Ba.........more

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