Al-Masudi books in order
10th-century Arab historian, geographer, and traveller
- Lived
- 896–957
- Country
- Abbasid Caliphate
- Books
- 1
Al-Masudi published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is The Meadows of Gold.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Al-Masudi
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The Meadows of Gold
Al-Masudi's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Meadows of Gold (1989)
About Al-Masudi
al-Masʿūdī, c. 896–956, was a historian, geographer and traveler sometimes referred to as the "Herodotus of the Arabs". A polymath and prolific author of over twenty works on theology, history, geography, natural science and philosophy, his celebrated magnum opus The Meadows of Gold combines universal history with scientific geography, social commentary and biography.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Al-Masudi FAQ
- How many books has Al-Masudi written?
- Al-Masudi published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Al-Masudi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Meadows of Gold.
- What is Al-Masudi's most famous book?
- The Meadows of Gold is Al-Masudi's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.