Portrait of Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede

Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede books in order

British Liberal and later Labour politician and pacifist

Lived
1871–1946
Country
United Kingdom
Books
14

Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede published 7 non-fiction books and 7 other books, beginning with The Camel and the Needle's Eye (1909). The best-known is English Diaries (1922).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede

Non-fiction in order

  1. Democracy and Diplomacy (1915)

    198 pages

  2. English Diaries (1922)

    447 pages

  3. Falsehood in War-time (1928)

    192 pages

  4. Samuel Pepys (1928)

    160 pages

  5. British Diarists (1930)

    80 pages

  6. Henry Ponsonby, Queen Victoria's Private Secretary (1943)

    425 pages

Other books in order

  1. A Conflict of Opinion (1919)

    176 pages

  2. Rebels and Reformers (1919)

    311 pages

  3. Religion in Politics (1921)

    130 pages

  4. More English Diaries (1927)

  5. Disarmament (1932)

    45 pages

  6. John Evelyn (1933)

    350 pages

About Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede

Arthur Augustus William Harry Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede, was a British politician, writer, and social activist. He was the son of Sir Henry Ponsonby, Private Secretary to Queen Victoria, and Mary Elizabeth Bulteel, daughter of John Crocker Bulteel. He was also the great-grandson of The 3rd Earl of Bessborough, The 3rd Earl of Bathurst and The 2nd Earl Grey. The 1st Baron Sysonby was his elder brother.

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Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede FAQ

How many books has Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede written?
Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede published 7 non-fiction books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with English Diaries.
What is Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede's last book?
Henry Ponsonby, Queen Victoria's Private Secretary (1943).
What is Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede's most famous book?
English Diaries (1922) is Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede's most widely read book.
Can I read Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede's books for free?
Yes. 3 books by Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede are 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.