This paper examines Adam Smith's "Wealth of Nations", which remains perhaps the most famous economics text in all of human
history. The author notes that it has been a source of wisdom for governments in search of sound
economic policies, a practical guide for many people in search of personal economic prosperity, and has had a profound impact on the leaders of powerful movements that contributed to the emergence of
modern capitalism. Despite the fact that some of Smith's ideas have not withstood the test of time, the legendary status of "Wealth of Nations" is fully justified, for its influence in modern times on economic theory has not been surpassed.