Antonio Negri published 2 novels and 6 non-fiction books, beginning with Marx Beyond Marx (1989). The best-known is Empire (2000).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Antonio Negri
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Empire
Antonio Negri's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Multitude (2004), with Michael Hardt
Declaration (2012), with Michael Hardt
Non-fiction in order
Marx Beyond Marx (1989)
Empire (2000), with Michael Hardt
The Porcelain Workshop (2008)
Commonwealth (2009)
Insurgencies (2009)
Pipeline (2009)
About Antonio Negri
Antonio Negri was an Italian political philosopher known as one of the most prominent theorists of autonomism, as well as for his co-authorship of Empire with Michael Hardt. Born in Padua, Italy, Negri became a professor of political philosophy at the University of Padua, where he taught state and constitutional theory. Negri founded the Potere Operaio group in 1969 and was a leading member of Autonomia Operaia, and published highly influential books, including Empire and Multitude: War and Democracy in the Age of Empire.
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Antonio Negri FAQ
- How many books has Antonio Negri written?
- Antonio Negri published 2 novels and 6 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Antonio Negri's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Empire.
- What is Antonio Negri's last book?
- Declaration (2012).
- What is Antonio Negri's most famous book?
- Empire (2000) is Antonio Negri's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.