Austen Henry Layard published 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Nineveh and Its Remains (1849).
Updated September 2026
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Nineveh and Its Remains
Austen Henry Layard's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Nineveh and Its Remains (1849)
Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon (1853)
Nineveh and Babylon (1867)
Early Adventures in Persia, Susiana, and Babylonia (1887)
Other books in order
Autobiography and Letters from His Childhood Until His Appointment as H.m. Ambassador at Madrid (1903)
Sir A. Henry Layard, G.c.b., D.c.l.: Autobiography and Letters from His Childhood Until His (1903)
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About Austen Henry Layard
Sir Austen Henry Layard was a British Assyriologist, traveller, cuneiformist, art historian, draughtsman, collector, politician and diplomat. He was born to a mostly English family in Paris and largely raised in Italy. He is best known as the excavator of Nimrud and of Nineveh, where he uncovered a large proportion of the Assyrian palace reliefs known, and in 1851 the library of Ashurbanipal. Most of his discoveries are now in the British Museum. He made a large amount of money from his best-selling accounts of his excavations.
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Austen Henry Layard FAQ
- How many books has Austen Henry Layard written?
- Austen Henry Layard published 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Austen Henry Layard's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Nineveh and Its Remains.
- What is Austen Henry Layard's last book?
- Early Adventures in Persia, Susiana, and Babylonia (1887).
- What is Austen Henry Layard's most famous book?
- Nineveh and Its Remains (1849) is Austen Henry Layard's most widely read book.
- Can I read Austen Henry Layard's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Austen Henry Layard is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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