The Wealth of Nations vs Unto This Last: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Économie politique, Wealth, Economics, Nonfiction

Cover of The Wealth of Nations

The Wealth of Nations Adam Smith · 1776 ★★★★☆ 3.9 512 pages · ≈ 9 h 29 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Unto This Last

Unto This Last John Ruskin · 1860 ★★★★☆ 3.8 162 pages · ≈ 3 h 00 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Unto This Last is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 9 for The Wealth of Nations.

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