An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations By Adam Smith, L.L.D., F.R.S. A Careful Reprint of Edition (3 Volumes) 1812 With Notes by J.R. McCulloch. "The Wealth of Nations is one of the world's most important books. It did for economics what Newton did for physics and Darwin did for biology. Generally referred to by its shortened title The Wealth of Nations, is the magnum opus of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. First published in 1776, the book offers one of the world's first collected descriptions of what builds nations' wealth, and is today a fundamental work in classical economics. By reflecting upon the economics at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the book touches upon such broad topics as the division of labour, productivity, and free markets”. Item Description Complete copy of this important classic economic work. Published by Ward, Lock and Co., Limited, 1880s. Publishers’ original blue and brown boards, with gilt title on upper board. Spine lettered and decorated in gilt. Book Dimensions: 20 x 14 x 4 cm and Number of Pages: 831 including index Condition External covers with light wear to corners, and edges. Minor rubbings to head and foot of slightly creased spine. Internally the book is in very good condition. A little sticker on inside front cover page and a name on first blank font free endpaper page. Pages are clean (Please see pictures).