The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

The oldest military treatise in the world, translated by Lionel Giles (1910). Covers strategy, tactics, and leadership principles that remain foundational for business and management.

Sun Tzu

The original 1937 edition of Napoleon Hill's classic on wealth-building. Based on 25 years of research with over 500 successful individuals, it presents 13 proven steps to riches.

Napoleon Hill

Adam Smith's foundational work on economics and free markets. Covers the division of labor, wages, profits, capital accumulation, and the role of government in the economy.

Adam Smith

Machiavelli's treatise on political power and leadership strategy. Includes a biographical introduction covering his life in Renaissance Florence and his influence on modern political thought.

Niccolo Machiavelli

A collection of parables set in ancient Babylon that teach timeless principles of personal finance: saving, investing, and building wealth. Presents the Seven Cures for a Lean Purse and the Five Laws of Gold.

George S. Clason