Alexandre Herculano books in order
Portuguese writer, poet, journalist
- Lived
- 1810–1877
- Country
- Kingdom of Portugal
- Books
- 3
Alexandre Herculano published 2 novels and 1 poetry collection, beginning with Eurico, O Presbítero (1844).
Updated September 2026
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Eurico, O Presbítero
Alexandre Herculano's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Eurico, O Presbítero (1844)
The Vaulted Ceiling (1851)
Poetry in order
History of the Origin and Establishment of the Inquisition in Portugal (1864)
About Alexandre Herculano
Alexandre Herculano de Carvalho e Araújo was a Portuguese novelist and historian.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alexandre Herculano FAQ
- How many books has Alexandre Herculano written?
- Alexandre Herculano published 2 novels and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alexandre Herculano's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Eurico, O Presbítero.
- What is Alexandre Herculano's last book?
- The Vaulted Ceiling (1851).
- What is Alexandre Herculano's most famous book?
- Eurico, O Presbítero (1844) is Alexandre Herculano's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.