Portrait of Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe

Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe books in order

British noble

Lived
1865–1922
Country
United Kingdom
Books
4

Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe published 4 books, beginning with Motors and Motor-driving (1902).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe

Other books in order

  1. Motors and Motor-driving (1902)

    456 pages

  2. The World's Greatest Books (1910)

  3. At the War (1916)

    288 pages

  4. My Journey Round the World (16 July 1921-26 Feb. 1922) (1923)

    326 pages

About Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe

Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe, was a British newspaper and publishing magnate. As owner of the Daily Mail and the Daily Mirror, he was an early developer of popular journalism, and he exercised vast influence over British popular opinion during the Edwardian era. Lord Beaverbrook said he was "the greatest figure who ever strode down Fleet Street." About the beginning of the 20th century there were increasing attempts to develop popular journalism intended for the working class and tending to emphasize sensational topics. Harmsworth was the main innovator.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe FAQ

How many books has Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe written?
Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe published 4 books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Motors and Motor-driving.
What is Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe's last book?
My Journey Round the World (16 July 1921-26 Feb. 1922) (1923).
What is Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe's most famous book?
Motors and Motor-driving (1902) is Alfred Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.