The Wealth of Nations (Abridged Full-Color Illustration Edition)

Author: Adam Smith [UK]
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: In 1776, the first publication of The Wealth of Nations marked the birth of economics as an independent discipline. Over the following two hundred years, it has been honored with many titles such as "the Bible of Western economics," "the encyclopedia of economics," and "one of the ten most influential books in world history." Adam Smith focused on the global economy he observed before the Industrial Revolution and systematically analyzed the internal laws governing the generation, distribution, and continuous operation of national wealth. He believed that human self-interest, like an invisible hand, quietly drives all economic behavior, while also emphasizing that governments should interfere as little as possible and allow trade freedom to develop. Adam Smith holds a near-divine status in the field of economics, and to this day, his ideas remain the foundation that all mainstream economic theories must refer to and draw inspiration from. This book invites senior experts to edit the original work, reducing its length while fully preserving the essence of Smith's ideas and the complete system. Additionally, this book selects 420 classic paintings, master photographs, and iconic illustrations based on the original classic, striving to closely align with the facts and thoughts of the original text and making the reading process of this economic masterpiece enjoyable and effortless.