Portrait of Ameen Rihani

Ameen Rihani books in order

Author, novelist

Lived
1876–1940
Country
Ottoman Syria
Books
6

Ameen Rihani published 5 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Book of Khalid (1911).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Ameen Rihani

Non-fiction in order

  1. The Book of Khalid (1911)

    349 pages

  2. Ibn Sa'oud of Arabia (1928)

    370 pages

  3. Maker of Modern Arabia (1928)

    370 pages

  4. Arabian Peak and Desert (1930)

    293 pages

  5. Around the Coasts of Arabia (1930)

    364 pages

Other books in order

  1. The Descent of Bolshevism (1920)

    62 pages

About Ameen Rihani

Ameen Rihani (Amīn Fāris Anṭūn ar-Rīḥānī; Arabic: أمين الريحاني / ALA-LC: Amīn ar-Rīḥānī; November 24, 1876 – September 13, 1940) was a Lebanese-American writer, intellectual and political activist. He was also a major figure in the mahjar literary movement developed by Arab emigrants in North America, and an early theorist of Arab nationalism. He became an American citizen in 1901.

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

Ameen Rihani FAQ

How many books has Ameen Rihani written?
Ameen Rihani published 5 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Ameen Rihani's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Book of Khalid.
What is Ameen Rihani's last book?
Around the Coasts of Arabia (1930).
What is Ameen Rihani's most famous book?
The Book of Khalid (1911) is Ameen Rihani's most widely read book.
Can I read Ameen Rihani's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Ameen Rihani is 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.