Algernon Sidney published 3 non-fiction books, beginning with Mr. Sidney His Self-conviction (1684).
Updated September 2026
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Mr. Sidney His Self-conviction
Algernon Sidney's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Mr. Sidney His Self-conviction (1684)
The Arraignment, Tryal & Condemnation of Algernon Sidney, Esq; for High-treason (1684)
Discourses Concerning Government (1698)
About Algernon Sidney
Algernon Sidney or Sydney was an English politician, republican political theorist and colonel. A member of the middle part of the Long Parliament and commissioner of the trial of King Charles I of England, he opposed the king's execution. Sidney was later charged with plotting against Charles II, in part based on his most famous work, Discourses Concerning Government, which was used by the prosecution as a witness at his trial. He was executed for treason. After his death, Sidney was revered as a "Whig patriot—hero and martyr".
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Algernon Sidney FAQ
- How many books has Algernon Sidney written?
- Algernon Sidney published 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Algernon Sidney's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Mr. Sidney His Self-conviction.
- What is Algernon Sidney's last book?
- The Arraignment, Tryal & Condemnation of Algernon Sidney, Esq; for High-treason (1684).
- What is Algernon Sidney's most famous book?
- Mr. Sidney His Self-conviction (1684) is Algernon Sidney's most widely read book.
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