■ The Big Idea
This “book of cures for lean purses” is a guide to financial understanding. It offers insights that will aid you acquire money, keep money and make your surpluses earn more money. In order to show this, the book takes us back to Babylon, the cradle in which was nurtured the basic principles of finance now recognized and used the world over. Babylon became the wealthiest city of the ancient world because its citizens were the richest people of their time. They appreciated the value of money. They practiced sound financial principles in acquiring money, keeping money and making their money earn more money.

■ About the Author
GEORGE S. CLASONs famous "Babylonian parables" have become a modern classic on the subject of thrift and financial planning. This book has been distributed by hundreds by banks, insurance companies, and investment brokers, because of its sound financial advice presented in language as simple as the Bible. Acclaimed as one of the greatest inspirational works on financial planning, this is a book you will want to read yourself, recommend to friends, and give to young people just starting out in life.