Book description
Published in 1778,
The Wealth of Nations
was the first book on economics to catch the public's attention. It
provides a recipe for national prosperity that has not been bettered
since, based on small government and the freedom of citizens to act in
their best interests. It reassuringly assumes no knowledge of its
subject, and over 200 years on still provides valuable lessons on the
fundamentals of economics. This deluxe, selected edition is a stylish
keepsake from the Capstone Classics series.
This edition includes:
- An abridged selection of all 5 books for the contemporary reader
- An original commentary offering new research and analysis by
classic literature guru Tom Butler-BowdonÂ
- A biography and chronology of Adam Smith's life and the events
surrounding the original publication of the work
Today, The Wealth of Nations is still essential reading for
any business or self-development library, reminding us that it is the
ingenuity and drive of people, not governments, that remains the
source of personal, national and global prosperity.
