Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury books in order
English politician and Earl
- Lived
- 1671–1713
- Country
- England
- Books
- 3
Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Sensus Communis (1709). The best-known is Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times (1711).
Updated September 2026
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Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times
Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Sensus Communis (1709)
Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times (1711)
Other books in order
Characteristicks (1714)
About Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury
Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury was an English Whig politician, philosopher and writer.
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Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury FAQ
- How many books has Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury written?
- Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times.
- What is Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's last book?
- Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times (1711).
- What is Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's most famous book?
- Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times (1711) is Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.