# The Wealth of Nations

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- Book: [The Wealth of Nations](https://www.bookquiver.com/adam-smith/the-wealth-of-nations) ([The Wealth of Nations.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/adam-smith/the-wealth-of-nations.md))
- Authors: [Adam Smith](https://www.bookquiver.com/adam-smith)
- Publisher: penguin_classics
- ISBN: 978-01-4043-615-0
- Pages: 672
- Published: 2004-01-29
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Smith's THE WEALTH OF NATIONS was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures at Glasgow, the book's publication in 1776 co-incided with America's Declaration of Independence. These volumes include Smith's assessment of the mercantile system, his advocacy of the freedom of commerce and industry, and his famous prophecy that " America will be one of the foremost nations of the world".