William Jevons
William Jevons
Great Minds of Life, Business, and Economics (10 Books) is an inspiring collection of classic works by some of the most influential thinkers, entrepreneurs, and economists in modern history. This illustrated edition brings together groundbreaking writings that explore the principles of success, industry, finance, and the development of economic thought. The collection includes powerful autobiographical works such as My Life and Work by Henry Ford and The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie by Andrew Carnegie, where readers can discover the personal journeys and philosophies of two of the most influential business leaders of the industrial age. Alongside these memoirs are landmark works in economic thought, including The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, a foundational text of modern economics, as well as Progress and Poverty and Lombard Street, which explore wealth, banking, and the dynamics of economic systems. Together, these works offer a rich exploration of entrepreneurship, finance, innovation, and social responsibility. Thought-provoking and historically significant, this collection provides readers with timeless insights into the ideas that shaped modern business and economic life. Contents: oAdam Smith -The Wealth of Nations oBenjamin Franklin -The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin oWalter Bagehot -Lombard Street oWilliam Jevons -Money and the Mechanism of Exchange oHenry George -Progress and Poverty oAndrew Carnegie -Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie -The Gospel of Wealth oThorstein Veblen -The Theory of the Leisure Class oJohn D. Rockefeller -Random Reminiscences of Men and Events oHenry Ford -My Life and Work