Alexander Hamilton published 18 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with A Letter from Phocion to the Considerate Citizens of New-York on the Politics of the Day (1784).
Updated September 2026
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A Letter from Phocion to the Considerate Citizens of New-York on the Politics of the Day
Alexander Hamilton's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Federalist No. 1 (Oct 1787)
Federalist No. 6 (Nov 1787)
Federalist No. 7 (Nov 1787)
Consequences of Hostilities Between the States (Nov 1787)
Federalist No. 9 (Nov 1787)
Federalist No. 11 (Nov 1787)
Federalist No. 12 (Nov 1787)
Federalist No. 13 (Nov 1787)
The Necessity of a Government as Energetic as the One Proposed to the Preservation of the Union (Dec 1787)
The Powers Necessary to the Common Defense Further Considered (Dec 1787)
The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered (Dec 1787)
Concerning the General Power of Taxation (Dec 1787)
Concerning the Militia (Jan 1788)
Certain General and Miscellaneous Objections to the Constitution Considered and Answered (May 1788)
The Judiciary Continued, and the Distribution of the Judicial Authority (May 1788)
The Powers of the Judiciary (May 1788)
First Report on the Public Credit (Jan 1790)
Second Report on Public Credit (Dec 1790)
Non-fiction in order
A Letter from Phocion to the Considerate Citizens of New-York on the Politics of the Day (1784)
Federalist Papers (Mar 1788), with James Madison and John Jay
Observations on Certain Documents Contained in No. V & Vi of "The History of the United States for the Year 1796," (1797)
An Address to the Electors of the State of New York (1801)
The Official and Other Papers of the Late Major-General Alexander Hamilton (1842)
The Farmer Refuted (1975)
Other books in order
A Defence of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation (1795)
Letter from Alexander Hamilton (1800)
The Soundness of the Policy of Protecting Domestic Manufactures (1817)
About Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795 under the presidency of George Washington. He also founded America's first political party, the Federalist Party, in 1789.
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Alexander Hamilton FAQ
- How many books has Alexander Hamilton written?
- Alexander Hamilton published 18 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alexander Hamilton's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Letter from Phocion to the Considerate Citizens of New-York on the Politics of the Day.
- What is Alexander Hamilton's last book?
- An Address to the Electors of the State of New York (1801).
- What is Alexander Hamilton's most famous book?
- A Letter from Phocion to the Considerate Citizens of New-York on the Politics of the Day (1784) is Alexander Hamilton's most widely read book.
- Does Alexander Hamilton write under a pen name?
- Yes: Alexander Hamilton has also published as Publius.
- Can I read Alexander Hamilton's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Alexander Hamilton are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.