A timeless inspirational classic, The Richest Man in Babylon is a triumph of storytelling that has been deftly relating the tenets of financial wisdom to readers for more than 90 years. Covering economic tips on investment, savings, and managing income these fascinating parables set in ancient Babylon feature characters learning simple lessons in wealth management. Originally a series of separate informational pamphlets distributed by banks and insurance companies, the pamphlets were first bound together and published as a book in 1926.